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Bagan, Myanmar

Bagan became a central powerbase of the mid 11th century King Anawrahta who unified Burma under Theravada Buddhism. At one time, it was estimated that more than 13,000 temples and stupas once stood on this 42 km² plain in central Myanmar (Burma). Today, approximately 2,200 remain standing.

Situated on the east bank of the Ayeyarwady River, it is home to the largest area of Buddhist temples, pagodas, stupas and ruins in the world – most dating to the 11th and 12th centuries.

The shape and construction of each building is highly significant in Buddhism with each component part taking on spiritual meaning.

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