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Burma / Myanmar: Reclining Buddha and devotee, Manuha Temple, Bagan (Pagan) Ancient City

Burma / Myanmar: Reclining Buddha and devotee, Manuha Temple, Bagan (Pagan) Ancient City

Manuha Temple was built by the captive Mon King Manuha in 1067.

Bagan, formerly Pagan, was mainly built between the 11th century and 13th century. Formally titled Arimaddanapura or Arimaddana (the City of the Enemy Crusher) and also known as Tambadipa (the Land of Copper) or Tassadessa (the Parched Land), it was the capital of several ancient kingdoms in Burma.






Copyright:

CPA Media Co. Ltd.

Photographer:

Oliver Hargreave

Credit:

Pictures From Asia

Theme:

Burmese Temples

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