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This site, called Arokhayasan (a hospital) by
the ancient Khmers, was built in the 13th century during the reign of
King Chaiworaman VII and comprises of 2 groups of buildings situated
close together. The more complete pagodas face the east and are
surrounded by a laterite wall. To the northeast outside the wall is a
pool and another group of historical buildings where many beautiful
lintels are found.
The site can be reached by taking Highway No. 2
for about 62 kilometers to Ban Wat intersection. From there turn right
onto Highway No. 207 and proceed for about 22 kilometers to Ban Ya Kha
(or about 11 kilometers before reaching Prathai town) and turning left
and proceeding 4 kilometers to the sanctuary.
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