Most of the pagodas, temples, and buildings date from between the 11th and 12th centuries.
Bagan, formerly Pagan, was the ancient capital of Myanmar. Its golden age extended from the 11th to the 13th centuries, when many of its jewels were built.
Located on the east bank of the Ayeyarwady River, it is one of the richest archaeological sites in Southeast Asia, sometimes compared to Angkor (Cambodia). More than 2.500 temples, pagodas, and buildings—though it once numbered up to 5.000—rise above the treetops on a vast, almost uninhabited plain of 42 square kilometers.
UNESCO has attempted to designate Bagan as a World Heritage Site. The ruling military junta has haphazardly restored ancient buildings, neglecting the original architectural style by using modern materials.
The great jewel of the ghost town is the Ananda Temple, with its four Buddhas and the two sacred footprints of Buddha. Other interesting treasures include the over 50-meter-high stupas of Htilominio; the 60-meter-high Thatbynnyu; and the pyramidal mass of Dhammayangyi Temple.
Spectacular are the domes wrapped in gold leaf of the Shwezigon, Bupaya, Sulamani or Dhammayazakazedi pagodas, which contrast with the immaculate whiteness of Gawdawpalin, Lemyethna or Shwesandaw, the only temple that can be climbed to contemplate the sunset.
In many of them, it is surprising that this work of kings is ornamented with the humblest materials such as brick, sandstone or stucco.
Most of the temples still have bas-reliefs. There are nearly 600 in Shwezigon, but perhaps the most striking are those of Sulami, which blend scenes of daily life with monastic life, and depictions of animals such as elephants, tigers, horses, gazelles, and monkeys.
Bagan is one of the most amazing wonders, where travelers can experience breathtaking sensations while watching the sunset crowned by more than 2.500 temples.
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