Phra Prathon Chedi is one of the oldest stupas in Thailand with the height of 50 metres. The stupa is located in the Wat Phra Prathon Chedi Wora Viharn, a temple in Nakhon Pathom, Thailand, 1 km east of Phra Pathommachedi. The name Phra Prathon Chedi means the holy stupa of Thona or Thanan, name of an ancient measurement. According to legend after the cremation of Gautama Buddha, his relics were equally divided amongst 8 royal families and his disciples by using a golden Thona.