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BUDDHIST MONKS
INSIDE A TEMPLE
S H W E S A N D AW
Pagoda
Built in 1057 by King Anawrahta, the
Shwesandaw Pagoda is one of the crown
jewels of Bagan’s impressive collection. The
pagoda’s bright white exterior isn’t the only
defining factor of this mystical temple, as
the bell-shaped structure boasts five terraces
that once bore the faces of terracotta statues.
Viewed up close, you’ll notice the statues have
long been worn down due to weather and
earthquakes, yet you can still see glimpses of
the detail that made them once so formidable.
SPRING | 2018
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