Delve into Anauktaw in Myanmar
Anauktaw in the region of Magway is a city in Myanmar - some 139 mi or ( 224 km ) North-West of Nay Pyi Taw , the country's capital .
Current time in Anauktaw is now 07:32 AM (Sunday) . The local timezone is named " Asia/Rangoon " with a UTC offset of 6.5 hours. Depending on your travel modalities, these larger destinations might be interesting for you: Mae Hong Son, Chittagong, Aizawl, Agartala, and Zigyun. While being here, make sure to check out Mae Hong Son . Are you curious about the possible sightseeing spots and facts in Anauktaw ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.
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Pagan Kingdom
The Kingdom of Pagan (lit. "Pagan Period"; also commonly known as the Pagan Dynasty and the Pagan Empire) was the first kingdom to unify the regions that would later constitute modern-day Burma (Myanmar). Pagan's 250-year rule over the Irrawaddy valley and its periphery laid the foundation for the ascent of Burmese language and culture, the spread of Burman ethnicity in Upper Burma, and the growth of Theravada Buddhism in Burma and in mainland Southeast Asia.
Located at 21.17 94.86 (Lat./Long.); Less than 19 km away
Htilominlo Temple
Htilominlo Temple is a Buddhist temple located in Bagan (formerly Pagan), in Burma/Myanmar, built during the reign of King Htilominlo (also known as Nandaungmya) in 1211. The temple is three stories tall, with a height of 46 metres (150 feet), and built with red brick. It is also known for its elaborate plaster moldings. On the first floor of the temple, there are four Buddhas that face each direction. The temple was damaged in the 1975 earthquake and subsequently repaired.
Located at 21.18 94.88 (Lat./Long.); Less than 19 km away
Ananda Temple
The Ananda Temple, located in Bagan, Myanmar is a Buddhist temple built in 1105 AD during the reign (1084–1113) of King Kyanzittha of the Pagan Dynasty. It is one of four surviving temples in Bagan. The temple layout is in a cruciform with several terraces leading to a small pagoda at the top covered by an umbrella known as hti, which is the name of the umbrella or top ornament found in almost all pagodas in Myanmar.
Located at 21.17 94.87 (Lat./Long.); Less than 19 km away
Shwezigon Pagoda Bell
The Shwezigon Pagoda Bell is a temple bell located at the Shwezigon Pagoda in Bagan, Myanmar. The 3423 kg bell was dedicated to the pagoda by King Bayinnaung of Toungoo Dynasty in 1557. The inscriptions on the bell in Burmese, Mon, and Pali describe the important events of the first six years of his reign.
Located at 21.18 94.89 (Lat./Long.); Less than 19 km away
Thatbyinnyu Temple
Thatbyinnyu Temple is a famous temple located in Bagan (formerly Pagan), built in the mid-12th century during the reign of King Alaungsithu. It is adjacent to Ananda Temple. Thatbyinnyu Temple is shaped like a cross, but is not symmetrical. The temple has two primary storeys, with the seated Buddha image located on the second storey.
Located at 21.17 94.86 (Lat./Long.); Less than 19 km away
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