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Wat Chet Yot, Chiang Mai, Thailand, late 15th century.
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Wat Chet Yot

temple complex, Chiang Mai, Thailand
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Wat Chet Yot, Chiang Mai, Thailand, late 15th century.
Wat Chet Yot, Chiang Mai, Thailand, late 15th century.

Wat Chet Yot is a temple complex located in Chiang Mai, Thailand. Built in the late 15th century by King Tiloka, it is an example of Thai architecture influenced by Sri Lankan and Burmese styles.1

The complex features a main block with one large pyramid and four smaller ones, reminiscent of the Mahabodhi temple at Bodh Gaya in India. This architectural style reflects the blend of influences present in Thai religious structures during that period.1

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