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Mrauk U ▼
One of the best archaeological site as attraction is
situated in Yakhine State, on the South-Western part of
Myanmar. The ancient capital founded by Rakkhine King
Minsawmon in 1433 AD.. Mrauk U period flourished between
15th century and 18th century. The city is 80 km from the
north of Sittwe, port city once known as the Golden Gate by
the west. The early 17th century was Rakhine's Golden Age
for it's trading with western countries such as Holland,
Spain, Portugal, Maldives, Italy and south India. The
temples and Pagodas are strategically located on the
hilltops and look like fortresses. There are many countless
Images spreading all over with some are in ruins and
influenced by Indian culture and civilization. Shitthaung
Pagoda, Kothaung Pagoda, Anndawthein, Laungbonpyauk,
Dukkhanthein, and Pitaakataik are famous ancient Temples
with countless stupas. About 8km from Mrauk-U is Ve'Sali, an
archeological zone from 4th century. This ancient city is
earlier than Mrauk-U period. Ve'Sali was succeeded by a
series of small cities although Mrauk-U remained.
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