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Wat Phou is a monumental construction in Laos, Asia. UNESCO World Heritage List: Vat Phou and Associated Ancient Settlements within the Champasak Cultural Landscape dates it to c. 5th to 12th century CE. Its listed material is Sandstone.
A Khmer temple complex laid out on an axis from mountain to river.



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Compare the published evidence and its interpretations. “Consensus” records the mainstream account; “Alternative” identifies a competing interpretation, not an equally established conclusion. Estimates and unresolved questions remain qualified in the claim text.
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| Date | 500 CE - 1200 CE c. 5th to 12th century CE UNESCO World Heritage List: Vat Phou and Associated Ancient Settlements within the Champasak Cultural Landscape | No claims found. |
| Purpose | Temple UNESCO World Heritage List: Vat Phou and Associated Ancient Settlements within the Champasak Cultural Landscape | No claims found. |
| Method | No claims found. | No claims found. |
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Approximate - counted from January 1, 850 CE (UTC). Based on the midpoint of 500 CE - 1,200 CE; the underlying date is uncertain.
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