Thatbyinnyu Temple

Thatbyinnyu Temple

Thatbyinnyu Temple is a famous temple located in Bagan (formerly Pagan), built in the mid-1100s during the reign of King Alaungsithu. It is adjacent to Ananda Temple. Thatbyinnyu Temple is shaped like a cross, but is not symmetrical. The temple has two primary storeys, with the seated Buddha image located on the second storey.

References

*cite book |title=Pictorial Guide to Pagan |origyear=1955 |year=1975 |publisher=Ministry of Culture |location=Rangoon


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