Bagan
CountryMyanmar
Date849 AD
Notable Feature66 m tallest
RegionMandalay
About Bagan
Over 10,000 temples built between the 11th and 13th centuries. Around 2,200 survive. The city rivaled Angkor in size. Built during 250 years of fervent temple construction. Earthquakes have damaged many structures.
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