Bagan
Bagan (Burmese: ), formerly Pagan, was the ancient capital of several ancient kingdoms in Myanmar (Burma). It is located in the dry central plains of the country, located on the western banks of the Ayeyarwady River (Irrawaddy River), and is 145 km (90 mi) southwest of Mandalay.
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Burmese - Kingdoms - Myanmar - Ayeyarwady - Mandalay
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UNESCO has long tried unsuccessfully to designate Bagan as a World Heritage Site. However, Bagan's chance of becoming a World Heritage Site is now slim, as the government has renovated many temples and pagodas without taking into consideration their former architectural styles.
Related Topics:
UNESCO - World Heritage Site - Government
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