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Southeast Asia, Magway
Bagan
Irrawaddy riverfront of the temple plain
Riverbank Documented siteProhibited, look only
What you could find
Reported finds from this ground.
Sea potteryAlso reported: eyes-only: temple plain from the river terrace at Bu Phaya, eroding old-city bank from the boat jetties.
Photos via Wikimedia Commons: NPS (Public domain).
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Why this spot
Capital of the Pagan Empire, over 2,200 surviving 11th-13th century temples on the Irrawaddy bend; UNESCO-listed 2019
Wikipedia and UNESCO document the archaeological zone and its protections; the riverbank below Old Bagan erodes brick and sherd but nothing may be touched
Before you go
Hazards noted for this site.
National conflict-related travel riskRiverbank collapse in the monsoon, earthquake-damaged structures
Keep exploring nearby
More spots in this area.