Laos

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Image of Plain of Jars located in Laos
Laos

Plain of Jars

Believed to have once stored either human remains or rice wine, thousands of mysterious stone jars lie in ruin

The Plain of Jars is a collection of large stone jars interspersed throughout the Xieng Khouang plain in the Lao Highlands. The stone structures are mostly made of sedimentary rock and, ranging... »

Lost Tribes, Incredible Ruins | Edited by anhie and dearpeter

Image of Xieng Khuan: Buddha Park located in Vientiane, Laos
Vientiane, Laos

Xieng Khuan: Buddha Park

Xieng Khuan, the "Spirit City" of Vientiane

The park has something distinctly ancient looking about it. Giant Buddhas lounge as Vishnu looks on, and Shiva menaces both with eight arms full of weaponry. In fact, the Xieng Khuan, or "Spirit... »

Strange Statues | Edited by re_nakaba

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