wat phu is a world heritage site, a hindu temple one of the oldest historic sites in laos.

11th 13th 5th ancient architecture asia asian background base bathed became buddhist building centre centuries century champasak complex countryside culture date dedicated early elements europe grass green has heritag hindu khao khmer kilometres laos later lead lingam lord mekong mount mountain phou phu province remains ruined shiva shrine site some southern spring structure structures surviving temple theravada there today unique was wat water where which worship