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Mrauk U
One of the best archaeological site as attraction is situated in Yakhine
State, on the South-Western part of Myanmar. The ancient capital founded
by Rakkhine King Minsawmon in 1433 AD.. Mrauk U period flourished between
15th century and 18th century. The city is 80 km from the north of Sittwe,
port city once known as the Golden Gate by the west. The early 17th
century was Rakhine's Golden Age for it's trading with western countries
such as Holland, Spain, Portugal, Maldives, Italy and south India. The
temples and Pagodas are strategically located on the hilltops and look
like fortresses. There are many countless Images spreading all over with
some are in ruins and influenced by Indian culture and civilization.
Shitthaung Pagoda, Kothaung Pagoda, Anndawthein, Laungbonpyauk,
Dukkhanthein, and Pitaakataik are famous ancient Temples with countless
stupas. About 8km from Mrauk-U is Ve'Sali, an archeological zone from 4th
century. This ancient city is earlier than Mrauk-U period. Ve'Sali was
succeeded by a series of small cities although Mrauk-U remained.
