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Myanmar’s ambitious endeavor to secure UNESCO World Heritage status for the 11th-century temples of Bagan signals a significant commitment to preserving this invaluable cultural heritage site. Read more Section: News Ancient Places Asia Videos Read Later Source Views: 0
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Myanmar’s Bagan Temple City Faces Modern Threats (Video)
July 28th, 2023 
Awake Goy Myanmar’s ancient temple city, Bagan, with its mesmerizing array of over 3,000 temples, stands as a testament to its rich history dating back to the 11th and 13th centuries. Read more Section: News Ancient Places Asia Videos Read Later Source Views: 0
Myanmar Violence Spreads to Ancient Temples of Bagan
March 8th, 2021 Awake Goy Police in Myanmar have opened fire on protesters in Bagan, the former ancient capital and a UNESCO World Heritage Site, bringing even more destruction to one of the world’s oldest religious centers. Colonial historians of Burma (Mayanmar) traditionally claimed the earliest civilizations were founded under Indian influence around 500 AD. However, a NEWINT article says recent research indicates “that civilization in Burma […]
