'Visit UNESCO heritage site of Bagan in Mynamar' - by K J S Chatrath

 I visited Bagan in Mynamar in December 2019. It is an ancient city and a UNESCO World Heritage Site in the Mandalay Region of Myanmar. There are over 3,500 ancient Buddhist pagodas, temples, and other religious structures there. These are spread over in approximately 16 square miles of Old Bagan within the larger Bagan Archaeological Zone. From the 9th to 13th centuries, the city was the capital of the Pagan Kingdom, the first kingdom that unified the regions that would later constitute Myanmar. Unfortunately a 6.8 magnitude earthquake struck the region in 2016 damaging 185 of the ancient buildings.

Take a look at some picture postcards.

Dhamma Yan Gyi Temple built by King Narathu in 1165 AD. It is the biggest temple in Bagan.

Thatbyinnyu Temple built around 12th century AD by King Alaungsithu. It is the highest temple in Bagan

Ananda Temple built by King Kyansittha in 1165 AD. Htilominlo Temple built by King Nadaungmya

 


Bupaya Temple built by King Pyusawhti during 3rd century AD. It was damaged by earthquake in 1975 and has since been reconstructed.

 


 
 
 
 
 

1.     Tu Yin Taung Pagoda. It was built in 1059 AD by King Anawratha for enshrining a replica of the holy tooth.



Tant Kyi Taung Pagoda. It was built in 1059 AD by King Anawratha for enshrining a replica of the holy tooth
 
 


Lawkanada Pagoda. It was built in 1059 AD by King Anawratha for enshrining a replica of the holy tooth.

Alo Taw Pyi Pagoda built by King Kyan Sit Tha in 11th century.

 
All photos are by Tin Win Kyi;
 
 Tu Yin Taung Pagoda. It was built in 1059 AD by King Anawratha for enshrining a replica of the holy tooth.


 

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