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Learn about Southeast Asian History by Discovering the Emerald Buddha’s Past

The Emerald Buddha, informally known in Thai as Phra Kaeo Morakot or by its official name of Phra Phuttha Maha Mani Rattana Patimakon is a 45 centimeter tall figurine made of jade (rather than emerald) that rests in the Temple of the Emerald Buddha in the Grand Palace complex.