BAGAN, MYANMAR--Dating back to the 12th century, Dhammayan Gyi Phaya Temple (also known as Dhammayan-gyi) is the largest temple in Bagan. It has not received the same restoration attention as some of the other temples, and its dark inner halls are now home to hundreds of bats. Its tower has not been restored, making it unique among Bagan's larger temples. [Buddha statue] shrine

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Dating back to the 12th century, Dhammayan Gyi Phaya Temple (also known as Dhammayan-gyi) is the largest temple in Bagan. It has not received the same restoration attention as some of the other temples, and its dark inner halls are now home to hundreds of bats. Its tower has not been restored, making it unique among Bagan's larger temples.

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Size: 6706px × 4476px
Location: Dahmmayan Gyi Phaya Temple, Bagan, Mandalay Region, Myanmar (Burma)
Photo credit: © David Coleman | Have Camera Will Travel / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
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