central prang

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The central prang is the towering, ornately decorated Khmer-style spire that dominates Wat Arun’s riverside skyline in Bangkok.

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central prang canonical 1

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Predicate Object
instanceOf Khmer-style prang
religious architectural structure
architecturalStyle Khmer
Thai Buddhist architecture
associatedWith Wat Arun Ratchawararam
surface form: Wat Arun Ratchawararam Ratchawaramahawihan
constructionPeriod early Rattanakosin period
country Thailand
culturalSignificance iconic symbol of Bangkok riverside
iconic symbol of Wat Arun
decoratedWith Chinese ceramics
colorful porcelain
seashells
dedicatedTo Shakyamuni Buddha
surface form: Buddha
district Bangkok Yai District
dominates Wat Arun skyline
function principal tower of Wat Arun
hasAccess steep staircase for visitors to climb partway
hasFeature mythical guardian figures
narrow balconies
niches with Buddha images
steep stairways
terraced base
height approximately 70 meters
lighting illuminated at night
locatedIn Bangkok
Thailand
locatedOn west bank of the Chao Phraya River
materialUsed brick
stucco
orientation faces east toward the Chao Phraya River
overlooks Chao Phraya River
Grand Palace area across the river
partOf Wat Arun
religiousTradition Theravada
surface form: Theravada Buddhism
renovatedDuring reign of King Rama II
reign of King Rama III
surroundedBy four smaller satellite prangs
symbolizes Mount Meru
tourismAttraction major landmark of Bangkok
usedFor religious ceremonies
visibleFrom Chao Phraya River
east bank of the Chao Phraya River

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Wat Arun notableFor central prang