Wat Phnom is a Buddhist temple in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, and a historical site that is part of the Khmer national identity. The temple has a close-knit relationship with the capital city and is a sanctuary founded by Daun Penh, a wealthy widow who in 1372, retrieved from the river a log with five Buddha statues in it and ordered to elevate a piece of her property on which to build a temple to house the statues. The 27 meters high man-made hill became known as Wat Phnom. The temple has undergone several renovations and add-ons over the years, including the construction of a massive stupa that enshrines the ashes of King Ponhea Yat. The temple is a significant historical legacy and a popular tourist destination, with a statue of King Sisowath located at the southern downhill of Wat Phnom
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