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Located at a central crossroads in the capital city of Vientiane, Patouxai means "victory gate" in the Lao language. Built in 1962 to honor those who died in previous wars, many locals refer to it as Anousavali, meaning simply "the monument."

Located at a central crossroads in the capital city of Vientiane, Patouxai means "victory gate" in the Lao language. Built in 1962 to honor those who died in previous wars, many locals refer to it as Anousavali, meaning simply "the monument."

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