Shwe Kyi Myin Monastery
The Myanmar chronicles say that this Pagoda was built by Min Shin Saw, the eldest son of King Alaung Sithu of Bagan(A.D 1112-1167). Having…
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Bu Paya or Bu Pagoda
The Bu Paya means the “a gourd shape pagoda”. The legend says, the third king of Bagan, Pyusawhti (AD 162-243), got rid of the…
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Thamewhet Umin and Hmya Tha Umin are twin cave-temples. These temples are about half a mile southeast of Nyaung U and are subterranean passages…
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MYANMAR RELIGIONS THE OVERVIEW OF MYANMAR RELIGIONThe main religions of the country are Buddhism (89.2%), Christianity (5.0%), Islam (3.8%), Hinduism (0.5%), Spiritualism (1.2%) and…
Read storyTHE AVA AND PEGU (c. 1364-1555)
THE AVA AND PEGU (c. 1364-1555) After the collapse of Pagan authority, Myanmar was divided. A Burman Ava Dynasty (1364-1527) was eventually established at…
Read storyYwama Village
The Ywama Village is located in Inle lake. It is the largest village on the Inle Lake. The streets of the village are like…
Read storyKyaikkami Yele Pagoda
Located 9 kms northeast of Thanbyuzayat, Kyaikkami was a small coastal resort and missionary center known as Amherst during the British era. The main…
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The main sight of Pathein is Shwemokhtaw Paya, a Buddhist temple originally founded (according to local legend) by King Asoka of India in 305…
Read storyBawbawgyi Paya and Bebe Paya
Located in the south of the museum, outside the city walls, are cylindrical Bawbawgyi Paya and cube-shaped Bebe Paya. Standing over 45 meters high,…
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It is one of the famous buildings in the world. The building of Mingun Pahtodawgyi started in 1791. Hand it been completed it would…
Read storyNgar Htat Gyi Pagoda
The Ngar Htat Gyi Pagoda is located on Shwe Gon Taing Road, Tamwe Township, just across the Chauk Htat Kyi Pagoda. Ngar Htat Kyi…
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The Shwenandaw Monastey is located near the 14th Street, Mandalay. It is also close to Atumashi monastery. The Shwenandaw monastery is the most significant…
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