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Mrauk
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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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