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[tem-puhl] / ˈtɛm pəl /


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Phra Wachirayan Wi, a former abbot at the prominent 14th-Century Wat Phutthaisawan in the ancient capital of Ayutthaya, allegedly pocketed donations meant for the temple on more than 20 occasions over two years.

From BBC ● Sep. 11, 2026

Up to now, this area has barely been studied in comparison with famous nearby sites such as the Valley of the Kings and the large temple complexes of Luxor and Karnak.

From Science Daily ● Sep. 10, 2026

Buhen temple in the national museum, Khartoum State, Khartoum, Sudan on January 5, 2019 in Khartoum, Sudan.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 8, 2026

It’s a Taoist temple where people come to worship Guan Di, a deified Chinese general revered as the god of commerce and war.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 6, 2026

The king needed to build a great temple for his people, a place in which the ark and sacred covenant made between his people and the Most Holy, Blessed Be He, would be honored.

From "Night Owls" by A.R. Vishny




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