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A sanctuary lying
to the west behind the Royal Palace compound is Wat Mahathat.
It is Sukhothai's largest temple with a customary main Chedi
in lotus-bud shape and a ruined Wihan. Its main Buddha image
(8 metres high) was installed inside a separate building.
On the South stands a pedestal of a large Chedi built up
in steps, the lowest platform is adorned with beautiful
stucco figures of demons, elephants and lions with angles
riding on their backs. Mural painting adorn this Chedi.
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