The Silver Pagoda Bell Tower - Phnom Penh, Cambodia
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N 11° 33.748 E 104° 55.869
48P E 492493 N 1278174
This bell tower is located beside the Silver Pagoda in Phnom Penh the capital and largest city of Cambodia.
Waymark Code: WME8FQ
Location: Cambodia
Date Posted: 04/18/2012
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The bell is used to signal the opening and closing of the Buddhist temple and for ceremonies. Years ago, there were classes for monks learning Pali language in the Silver pagoda complex and the bell was used to signal the beginning and ending of classes.
The Silver Pagoda is a famous Buddhist temple in Phnom Penh and the official temple of the King of Cambodia. It is located about 160 meters south of the Throne Hall. It is known as the Silver Pagoda for the 5329 silver tiles that cover the floor. Each tile was handcrafted and weighs 1.125kg.
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