Wat Zom Khum Explained

Wat Zom Khum
Map Type:Myanmar
Location:,
Coordinates:21.2941°N 99.6023°W
Religious Affiliation:Theravada Buddhism
Country:Kengtung, Shan State, Myanmar

Wat Zom Khum (Burmese: စွမ်ခမ်းကျောင်းတိုက်; also spelt Wat Jong Kham) is a 15th-century Buddhist temple in Kengtung, Shan State, Myanmar (Burma).[1] The temple's pagoda, which stands high, contains six strands of the Buddha's hair.[1]

Notes and References

  1. Book: Seekins, Donald M.. Historical Dictionary of Burma (Myanmar). 2017-03-27. Rowman & Littlefield. 9781538101834. en.