Bagan
EasternBuddhisttempleSoutheast Asia849 CE - 1300 CE
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Location
Country
Myanmar
Region
Southeast Asia
Coordinates
21.1717, 94.8585
Era
849 CE - 1300 CE
Site Type
Temple
About
An ancient city on the Ayeyarwady River plain containing over 3,000 surviving Buddhist temples, pagodas, and monasteries from the Pagan Empire.
Significance
The largest concentration of Buddhist temples in the world; the spiritual and cultural heartland of Burmese Buddhism and national identity.
History & Historical Arc
Capital of the Pagan Empire (9th–13th centuries); at its height c. 1057–1287, over 10,000 religious structures were buil…
Archaeological Notes
Damaged by the 1975 earthquake and controversial post-1990 restoration work; ongoing surveys continue to identify unregi…
Key Features & Structures
- Ananda Temple (1105 CE)
- Shwezigon Pagoda
Visitor Information
Open year-round; e-bikes and horse carts are the main transport modes. Hot-air balloon flights offer panoramic views Oct…
Related Figures
King AnawrahtaKing KyanzitthaShin Arahan
In the Bible
Source References
- UNESCO World Heritage List #1588
- Hudson, Bob. 'The Origins of Bagan' (2004)