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Burma / Myanmar: Dawn over Bagan (Pagan) Ancient City

Burma / Myanmar: Dawn over Bagan (Pagan) Ancient City

Bagan, formerly Pagan, was mainly built between the 11th century and 13th century. Formally titled Arimaddanapura or Arimaddana (the City of the Enemy Crusher) and also known as Tambadipa (the Land of Copper) or Tassadessa (the Parched Land), it was the capital of several ancient kingdoms in Burma.






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CPA Media Co. Ltd.

Photographer:

Oliver Hargreave

Credit:

Pictures From Asia

Theme:

Burmese Temples

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