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MYANMAR

PHYO WAI KYAW

The tomb is the resting place of King Udombhara, who ruled in the 18 th century before being captured during the sacking of Ayuthaya. His remains have long been believed to be located in Linn Zin Kone cemetery in Amarapura township, about 16 kilometres( 10 miles) south of Mandalay, beside Taungthaman Lake.

‘ The process of [ creating a historical park ] could take almost two years and it could need about 20 acres.’

U Win Maung Archaeologist

Since February a Thai delegation has been working together with Myanmar archaeologists to prove the case and based on new evidence they believe they have hit the spot.

After the team discovered“ bones and robes in a pot made of glass mosaic embedded in gilding”, they are now“ 90 percent” sure the grave belongs to the ancient ruler, archaeologist U Win Maung( Tampawaddy) said at the press conference.

The Irrawaddy reported that a Thai restoration team is expected to spend more than 100 million baht( US $ 3.23 million) on the project.

The development marks a new chapter in a story dating back 250 years. When King Sin Phyu Shin of Inwa marched against Thailand, he brought back more than 200,000 Thai families to Inwa, among them over 2000 people of royal lineage, one of which was King Udombhara. He subsequently lived in Myanmar as a monk for 29 years, passing away during the reign of King Bodawpaya. When he died, King Bodawpaya buried him in a grand tomb.

The team is hoping the link to the history of both Thailand and Myanmar will turn the site into a historical park and attract more tourists to the area, said U Win Maung.

“ The process [ of creating a historical park ] could take almost two years and it could need about 20 acres. However, it also depends on the regional government and how much they allow for the project,” he added.

Mickey Heart, a member of the Thai delegation, said he believes the regional government will give permission for the project to go ahead.

“ The master plan will be finished in the second week of July and then we are going to put it to the government. The Linn Zin Kone cemetery area is also connected with other cemeteries of Armenians and Christians. If the government wants us to preserve [ the whole area ] then we could. We are ready for a limitless budget for the project,” Mr Heart said. He added that the project could also benefit relations between Myanmar and Thailand by reminding the people of both countries how successive Myanmar monarchs took care of King Udombhara after his capture.

In July 2012 there was concern that the tomb could be destroyed, after Mandalay City Development Committee announced plans to turn the cemetery into a public park. The plan appears to have been postponed in favour of restoration of the tomb.

Mickey Heart( right) and members of the Myanmar archeological team at the site of the Thai king’ s tomb in Amarapura township on June 29. Photo: Phyo Wai Kyaw