The Shwezigon Pagoda or Shwezigon Paya i, Nyaung-U, a town in Myanmar.

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The Shwezigon Pagoda or Shwezigon Paya is a Buddhist temple located in Nyaung-U, a town in Myanmar. It is a prototype of Burmese stupas. Construction of the Shwezigon Pagoda began during the reign of King Anawrahta and was completed in 1102 AD. The pagoda is believed to enshrine a bone and tooth of Buddha.

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Location: Myanmar
Photo credit: © Michal Sikorski / Alamy / Afripics
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