Roof detail photo copyrighted by: Brian McMorrow The large grounds of Wat Pho contain more than 1000 Buddha images in total,
most from the ruins of the former capitals Ayuthaya and Sukhothai. The grounds
are split in two by Chetuphon road. The northern section is generally the only one most people go to, and it includes a large bot (temple hall), enclosed by 394 bronze Buddha images. Outside the bot, there are 152 marble slabs depicting the second half of the epic Ramakian story. Also near here are four chedis, constructed to honor the first three Chakri kings (two for King Rama III). There are also a massive
91 others Chedis of varying sizes arounds the grounds, along with chapels, rock
gardens, an array of different types of statues, inscriptions, belltowers and
resident fortune tellers.
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