Mingalar Zedi Pagoda
Mingalar Zedi Pagoda or the "Blessing Stupa" lies
close to the Ayeyarwaddy River Bank. The Pagoda was
built in 1277 by King Narathihapati. It was the very
last of the large late period monuments to be built
before the kingdom's decline, thus representing the
final flowering of Bagan's architectural skills. It
took six whole years to complete the construction of
this great monument.
Glazed Jatakas
Well-known glazed jataka tiles Mingalarzedi is
noted for its fine proportions and for the many
beautiful glazed jataka tiles around its three
square terraces. The smaller square building in the
zedi grounds is one of the few Tripitaka libraries
made of brick; most were constructed of wood, like
monasteries, and were destroyed by fire long ago.
Mingalarzedi's uppermost terrace is one of the
highest points now accessible to visitors. Being the
westernmost monument at Bagan, it's a particularly
good spot for a panoramic afternoon view of all the
monuments lying to the east.
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