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About Bagan, Myanmar

Bagan is an ancient city in central Myanmar (formerly Burma), southwest of Mandalay. Standing on the eastern banks of the Ayeyarwady River, it’s known for the Bagan Archaeological Area, where more than 2,000 Buddhist monuments tower over green plains. Holy sites around Old Bagan include ornate Ananda Temple, built in 1091 and topped with a golden stupa. Nearby is the vast 12th-century Dhammayangyi Temple.

  • Area: 104 km²
  • Weather: 25°C, Wind S at 3 km/h, 76% Humidity
  • Location: Mandalay Region, Myanmar
  • Founded: mid-to-late 9th century
  • UNESCO World Heritage Site inscription: 2019
  • Buffer zone: 18,146.83 ha (44,841.8 acres)

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