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Bangkok Wat Phra Kaew (Temple of the Emerald Buddha)

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The Demon Guardians, or Yakshas, at Wat Phra Kaew (Temple of the Emerald Buddha) in Bangkok are twelve 5-meter-tall, colourful statues standing at the temple gates to protect the Emerald Buddha. Built by King Rama I in 1782, these mythical creatures from the Ramayana represent elite guardians distinguished by their unique face colours and elaborate, traditional Thai crowns.

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360° video
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0:14

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G
Language
en-AU
Intensity
3
Comfort
High

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