Mya Zedi Pagoda is located in Myinkaba village. Mya Zedi was built by Prince Raja Kumar. son of King Kyansitthar. in the memory of his queen mother. Next to the Gubyaukgyi stands the gilded Mya Zedi or ‘Emerald Stupa’. A four-sided pillar in a cage between the two monuments bears an inscription consecrating Gubyaukgyi […]
Nanpaya Temple was built in the 12th Century this attractive pagoda is a combination of sandstone and brick. particularly noteworthy is the elegant perforated stone windows. The four primary stone pillars in the central sanctuary illustrate the Hindu god Brahma. It was built by King Narapatti Sithu’s son-in-law. Naga Thaman. He was also the grandson […]
The Nagayon Temple is located in the southern part of Myinkaba. In the south of Myinkaba. Nagayon. was built at the end of the 11th century by Kyansitthar. according to the plan of Ananda; even roof. same terraces. very stupas. even Sikkhara. Of Môn style. it resembles the Indian temples of the area of Orissa. […]
Myoe Daung Kyaung or Myo Daung Monastery means the Monastery at the corner of the city. It was the main monastery building in Bagan. with an east-west orientation. is approximately 130 ft. x 115 ft. Most of its significant elements are from the pre-colonial Kon-baung period. some of the rooms apparently are later. Its glory […]
There were also many ordination halls. called Thein in Myanmar. from the Pali. Sima. They were used not only for the ordination ceremony itself. but also for other such ceremonies as the confession by monks. The Upali Thein has a long central nave with a ridge roof and a pair of side aisles with lean-to […]
Tharabar Gate is the main gateway to the ancient Bagan city. It is the eastern gate of the old wall. It is now the only structure left of the old city built by King Pyinbya. It was built in 849 A.D during the 9th century. The western and northern part of the city wall were […]
Sulamani Temple is located in Minnanthu region. in the center of Bagan. The temple was built by King Narapatisithu in 1183 AD. It is a cave pagoda and massive in Structure. It’s entrance was decorated by Superb architectural works of art. Like the Htilominlo and the Gawdawpalin this is a prime example of later. […]
Shwezigon is one monument among the four main significant buildings of Bagan. Shwezigon was built as the most important reliquary shrine in Bagan. a centre of prayer and reflection for the new Theravada faith King Anawarahta had established in Bagan. The pagoda is standing between the village of Wetkyi-in and Nyaung U. It is a […]
Shwegugyi Pagoda was built by King Alaung Sithu during A.D 1141. This pagoda is located near the entrance of the Royal Palace therefore also known as Nan Oo Paya in Myanmar. Shwegugyi Pagoda was built on top of a 13 feet high platform giving it an impression like a mushroom coming out of the ground. […]
Shin Izza Gauna Temple is located in Minnanthu region. It was known to have been built in A.D 1237 by the Minister Maha Tharman. Shin Izza Gauna Temple is a two-storey Indian based style monument. The name Izza Gauna was the name of a powerful monk during the Bagan period who brought wealth […]
