Fourteen century-old buildings across Bago, Sagaing, Kayin, and northern Shan have been officially designated as ancient heritage, the Ministry of Culture, Hotels and Tourism announced.
In Kayin State, five locations preserved in colonial-era architectural styles – Sasana Jotika Brick Monastery, Kawkyaik Monastery, Myaingkalay Monastery, Thanhdai Monastery, and Kyaikpadaing Monastery in Hpaan Township – have been designated as ancient buildings.
Similarly, in Sagaing Region, five heritage sites preserving original Nyaungyan and Inwa-era craftsmanship – Kaunghmudaw Stupa, Tilokaguru Temple, Kyaiklat gyoung Pagoda, Lawka Hmankin Temple, and Ariyawuntha Yokesone Monastery – have been declared ancient buildings.
Furthermore, in Bago Region’s Toungoo Township, colonial-era structures including the two-storey brick monastery inside the Pyay Monastery Compound, the two-storey brick monastery in Bawhninsu Village, and the Myolay Fort, along with the Hsipaw Haw Palace in Hsipaw Township, Shan State (North), have also been designated as ancient buildings.
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