The Thapyatan Fortress is one of 3 fortresses built by King Mindon around 1875 in an attempt to stop the British naval forces from sailing up the Irrawaddy (Ayeyarwady) River to attack the royal capital of Mandalay. Thapyatan Fortress is … Continue reading
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Maha Aungmye Bonzan Monastery (also called Mai Nu Oak Kyaung) in North East Inwa (Ava) is a massive ancient monastery built around 1820. Like a lot of other buildings in the area it was damaged in the 1838 earthquake. It … Continue reading