Bagan is an ancient city and UNESCO World Heritage Site in Myanmar known as a "sea of temples" for holding the densest concentration of Buddhist monuments in the world.
History and Architecture
- Golden Age: Built primarily between the 11th and 13th centuries when Bagan served as the capital of the Pagan Kingdom.
- Vast Scale: Rulers and locals constructed over 10,000 religious monuments at its peak; more than 2,000 temples and pagodas still stand today across the plains.
- Key Structures: Famous sites include the well-preserved Ananda Temple with its distinct Mon architecture and the massive Dhammayangyi Temple.