Pagan Temples

11th century849Myanmar

CountryMyanmar

RegionMandalay

Period11th century

Year Built849

About Pagan Temples

Over 10,000 Buddhist temples and pagodas built between the 11th and 13th centuries. Around 2,200 survive today. Built during the Pagan Kingdom at enormous cost, possibly contributing to the kingdoms decline.

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