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45 Golden Buddha Statue at Wat Traimit in Bangkok, Thailand

The Golden Buddha at Wat Traimit is considered to be the world’s largest gold statue. At 5.5 tons of 18 karat gold, the metal alone is worth over $250 million dollars. Possibly cast in India during the 13th or 14th century, it was covered in plaster before the collapse of the Ayutthaya kingdom in 1767 and was therefore considered unimportant until 1955 when it fell while being transported and the gold was revealed.

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Golden Buddha Statue at Wat Traimit in Bangkok, Thailand

Tri Mit Rd Khwaeng Talat Noi, Khet Samphanthawong, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon 10100, Thailand

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