Bagan

States
Myanmar
Category
Cultural
Year
2019
Region
Asia & Pacific
Coordinates
21.1488888889, 94.8844444444
Last Visited
Not visited yet
UNESCO ID
1588
WH Site
1588
Bagan

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Bagan, a UNESCO World Heritage site in Myanmar, recognized in 2019, is an ancient city along the Irrawaddy River, famed as the capital of the Pagan Kingdom from the 9th to 13th centuries. Its vast plain features over 3,500 Buddhist temples, pagodas, and monasteries, showcasing intricate brick architecture and religious art from a golden era of Burmese culture. This sacred landscape reflects Myanmar’s historical devotion and architectural prowess, offering a stunning testament to a once-thriving medieval civilization despite centuries of seismic activity and neglect.

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