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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