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That Dam (Black Stupa)
In the center of the traffic circle at the intersection of Chanta Khumman and Bartholomie RdAbout
This ancient stupa was probably constructed in the 15th century or even earlier, though it has never been dated. It is rumored to be the resting place of a mighty seven-headed naga, or dragon, that protected the local residents during the Thai invasion in the early 1800s. (Note: The name is pronounced tat dahm, not with the mildly invective intonation.)
