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HomeThe Department helped restore the 16th century Wat Xieng Thong monastery in Luang Prabang, Laos. The monastery is made up of more than 20 monuments and buildings. (Photo courtesy of the Cultural Heritage Center)

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The Department helped restore the 16th century Wat Xieng Thong monastery in Luang Prabang, Laos. The monastery is made up of more than 20 monuments and buildings. (Photo courtesy of the Cultural Heritage Center)

April 1, 2021

The Department helped restore the 16th century Wat Xieng Thong monastery in Luang Prabang, Laos. The monastery is made up of more than 20 monuments and buildings. (Photo courtesy of the Cultural Heritage Center)

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