Mahabodhi Temple

Type of monument	: Temple of Central Indian Type
Location	: North of Shwegugyi
Region	: Old Bagan
Built by	: King Nantaungmya
Date	: 12th Century
Monument Number	: 447
Photo Gallery	: View 19 Photos

Mahabodhi Temple of Bagan was modeled after the famous Mahabodhi temple in Bodhgaya, Bihar State, India during AD 500. It commemorates the spot where the Buddha attained enlightenment; this monument was built during the reign of King Nantaungmya (1211-34).

The pyramidal spire, covered in niches which enclose seated Buddha figures, rises from a square block. This monument is different from the common bell-shaped ones in Bagan. The lower section of Bagan's Mahabodhi is quadrangular block supporting the pyramidal structure.

 

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Mahazedi Pagoda

Type of monument	: Type II Temple (Zedi)
Location	: Southwest of Thabyinnyu
Region	: Old Bagan
Built by	: Unknown
Date	: 13th Century
Monument Number	: 1602
Photo Gallery	: View 7 Photos

Maha Zedi Temple has a series of receding terraces, surmounted by a cylindrical or bell-shaped dome which continues into a finial of concentric rings.

The base of the temple is a squared-shape base. The steps are very steep to climb up. But once you reach the terraces, you can view the beautiful scenes of Bagan with the ancient monuments.

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Mee Nyein Gone Temple

Type of monument	: Type II Temple (Kundaung Pauk Gu)
Location	: South of Bagan, Northwest of Myinpya Gu
Region	: Old Bagan
Built by	: Unknown
Date	: 12th Century
Monument Number	: 1499
Photo Gallery	: View 13 Photos

Mee Nyein Gone Temple is located south of Bagan city. The original builder of this temple stays unknown. The name "Mee Nyein Gone" means "the hill where the fire extinguishes".

It has a square type base and a small stupa on top of it. Inside the main hall lies a large Buddha Image. The walls are decorated with floral paintings on the sides and on the ceiling. There are ink inscriptions of the 12th century. There are high passages inside the temple. Some of the stuccos and masonry works can still be seen.

SITTING BUDDHA IMAGES INSIDE THE TEMPLE
 

Today, the walls of this temple are bracket with steel frames to give support to the weight of the temple. There are also large curve entrances. Near Mee Nyein Gone Temple are Hput Zedi, Phar Zedi and Byaing Zedi.

HIGH PASSAGE WAYS INSIDE THE TEMPLE
 

Mimalaung Kyaung

Type of monument	: Type III Temple (Zedi Pauk Gu)
Location	: In front of Bagan Archaeological Museum
Region	: Old Bagan
Built by	: King Narapatisithu
Date	: A.D 1174
Monument Number	: 1611

Mimalaung Kyaung is located near the old city's south gate and was erected by King Narapatisithu in 1174.

A nice set of half lion and half dragon mythical beasts guard the stairway leading up this small, square monastery platform constructed. On top of the platform, a tiered-roof shrine contains a large Bagan-style sitting Buddha. In front of the monastery stands a brick-and-stucco pitaka library next to a large acacia tree. In the surrounding area, venerable tree, library and shrine makes for a special atmosphere are present.

 

 

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