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Mon State
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The first ancient capital city of Mon State is formally
known as Suvanna Bummi of Thaton between Thanlwin River and
Sittaung River. Theravada Buddhism was introduced in the
third century BC. Shwesayan Pagoda, Myathabeik hill and
Bayin Nyinaung cave are of famous ancient Pagodas in Thaton.
Mawlayaing (Moulmein)
Mawlamyaing is the capital city of Mon state,
lies on the mouth of Thanlwin River about 44 miles from
Thaton. Former colonial city port for teak export. There are
many ancient Pagodas on the slopes of hill range in the
city. The main Pagodas are KyaikThalan, Uzina, and Mahamuni
Pagodas. One of the main interesting place is Thanbyuzayat
War Cemetery where Allied prisoners of World War 11's died
while building the infamous Death Railway line that cross
into Thailand from the Bridge on river Kway.
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