1.
The Silver pagoda proper name is Wat Preah Keo Morokot.
2.
The Silver pagoda is located on the southern of the Royal palace in
Phnom Penh of Cambodia.
3.
The Silver pagoda was build between 1892 and 1902, during the reign of
King Norodom.
4.
There are 1,650 art objects housed that were made from gold, silver,
bronze and other valuable materials inthis temple.
5.
This temple is called Phea Vihear Preah Keo Morakot Because the main
Buddha statue is made of priceless emerald, which Cambodian call Keo Morakot.
6.
In front of Preah Vihear Preah Keo Morokot are stupas and a statue under
the floor.
7.
It is famous for its 90kg solid gold Buddha made in 1907.
8.
The gold Buddha weighs in at 90kg
and is dressed in royal regalia commissioned by King Sisowath.
9.
It is the pagoda where the king either monks to listen to their sermons
and where some Royal ceremonies are performed
10.
The pagoda compound as a whole contains server structures and gardens.
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