Bagan is the present-day standard Burmese pronunciation of the Burmese word Pugan (ပုဂံ), derived from Old Burmese Pukam (ပုကမ်). Its classical Pali name is Arimaddanapura (အရိမဒ္ဒနာပူရ, …

Bagan, also spelled Pagan, on the banks of the Ayeyarwady (Irrawaddy) River, is home to the largest and densest concentration of Buddhist temples, pagodas, stupas and ruins in the world, many dating …

Things to Do in Bagan, Myanmar - Bagan Attractions Top Things to Do in Bagan Check out must-see sights and activities: Bagan Temples, Shwezigon Paya, Ancient Ruins, Mountain Bike Tours. For …

Oct 27, 2025 · Bagan, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Myanmar, is renowned for its ancient temples and stupas, having flourished as the capital of the Pagan Kingdom since the 9th century.

Jul 6, 2019 · While the evidence of practices of merit-making are common in many Buddhist sites and areas, the influences established in the Bagan period, and the scale and diversity of expressions, …

Jun 11, 2025 · Bagan, located on the banks of the Ayeyarwady (Irrawaddy) River, is home to the largest and densest concentration of Buddhist temples, pagodas, stupas, and ruins in the world with many …

Bagan (pronounced pah-Gahn and also spelled Bagan) is the main tourist destination in Myanmar and the capital of the first Myanmar Empire. The magic of Bagan has inspired visitors to Myanmar for …