Everyone visiting Myanmar cannot fail to make a trip to Bagan in Mandalay division. Old Bagan was the capital of the Pagan kingdom which lasted from the 9th to 13th century. The extensive archeological area has the remains of more than 3500 Buddhist temples, stupas and monasteries. Bagan has the largest concentration of Buddhist structures in the world and is now a World Heritage Site.
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Dawn over Bagan with silhouettes of stupas
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| The morning light reveals the wonder of Bagan |
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| Verdant fields around the stupas |
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| Stupas of all shapes and sizes |
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| and as far as the eye can see |
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| Panaromic view of the stupas |
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| seen from a vantage point......this was in 2001 before climbing prohibited! |
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| Dhammayangyi, the largest temple in Bagan |
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| and Thatbyinnyu, the tallest temple in Bagan |
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| Sunset over the stupas in Bagan |
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