Tree of Life Mosaic
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The popular Tree of Life mosaic on the west end of the sim (chapel) at the Wat Xieng Thong (Temple of the Golden City) which was built in 1560 by King Setthathirath. The mosaic of colored glass on a dark red background was created in 1960 by Lao craftsmen. The complex was spared being destroyed in 1887 and is considered one of the most important monasteries in all of Laos. The entire complex was remodeled in the 1960's.
Luang Prabang,Laos
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