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Situated close to the Olympic Stadium, Wat Moha Montrei was named in honour of one of King Monivong's Monisters, Chakrue Ponn, who initiated the founding of the pagoda (moha montrei means 'the great minister'). The cement vihara, topped with a 35m-high tower, was completed in 1975 and 1979, it was used by the Khmer Rouge to store rice and corn.
  Check out the assorted Cambodian touches incorporated into wall murals of the vihara, which telll the story of Buddha. The angels accompanying Khmer dancers and the assembled officials wear the white military uniforms of the Sihanouk period.






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