You are right slowwalker, the pagodas are very beautiful😊, they have passed many years but they are well maintained, there are some that have turtles.
He is a very brave monk, who decides not to keep his hands crossed when he saw what was happening.
How would you know why? It would be incredible to know because as there are so many things that have been done and you do not know why, but maybe a remote place but beyond that it could have been for its beautiful place, the peace and tranquility that it offers.