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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 […]
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Thamewhet Umin and Hmya Tha Umin are located north of the Hgnet Pyit Taung. 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 which were used as residences of the Buddhist monks in the almost torrid climate of Bagan. […]
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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. […]
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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 […]
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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. […]
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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 […]
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The two close temples are located in the Myinkaba region. next to the Bagan – Chauk highway. Built by Seinnyet Queen sisters. The “Seinnyet Sisters”. the Ama (Elder Sister) a temple. and the Nyima (Younger Sister) a pagoda. stand together in a brick enclosure. The temple has entrances on all four sides but the […]
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There are two zedis “Sapadaw” and “Sapada” at the entrance of Nyaung U town near Nget Pyit Taung. Sapada zedi stands in a triangle plot at the junction of the roads leading to Nyaung U town. Sapada zedi is locally known as “Paya Ni”. The two zedis were modelled on the design of Stupa […]
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Pyathadar Temple is a double-cave type monument. Most of these kinds of monasteries were built out of wood. But some were built out of bricks and testify to the power of these monasteries.The architectural design explains the expansion of vaults and broad corridors which made it possible to pass from one building to the other. […]
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Payathonzu means “three pagodas” is a complex of three interconnected shrines. It was abandoned shortly before its construction was complete. could have been due to the invasion of the Mongols. This monument has been built during the 13th century. Since there are some possible Mahayana influence in the late time. the monument has mural paintings […]
