Wat Phohom (Wat Pahuaphan) is located in Tambon Ratchasathit (Tambon Tanot) on the west bank of
the Chao Phraya River. It is 12 kilometers from Amphoe Mueang Ang
Thong. Taking Ang Thong Sing Buri route at Km 68-69 and turn at the
intersection for 1.5 kilometers. Originally, this temple was
constructed in the Ayutthaya period and was left deserted. The temple
was rebuilt 10 years ago. Attractions in this temple are 2 large stucco
of four-face Bhrama heads, found from the excavation of this temple
placed on trays beside chedi. The object reveals original workmanship
of a Khmer-style sculpture. It is assumed that those heads were the top
parts of either the temple gate or the ubosot gate similar to the one
on top of the palace gate in Ayutthaya period. Moreover, the new
abbots' compartment displays a mixture of Asian and European arts.
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