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depicts what appears to be the intertwining tails of two nagas, as opposed to the typical series of spires. Wat Aham was a significant temple in much of the 19th century because it was the residence of the Supreme Patriach of Laotian Buddhism, a monk who is a sort of the Buddhist Cardinal for Laos. The honor then moved to Wat Mai. Great photos here: http://www.asiaexplorers.com/laos/wat-aham.htm
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