The site lies in Rakhine state, an isolated region at the western corner of Myanmar, with poor infrastructure and, in recent years, terrible headlines. Mrauk U's history helps explain why Rakhine ...

NARA--Yakushiji temple here will open its renowned East Pagoda to the public for the first time in more than a decade, from March 1 until June 30, as its restoration work finally finishes.

The action is unfolding in Rakhine, where the military is cornered by the Arakan Army, the local ethnic armed group.

Relatively free from foreign influence, the Arakan Army is poised to carve out a large autonomous statelet in western Myanmar. Soldiers from the Arakan Army pose inside the Maung Shwe Lay Navy ...

The real name of the pagoda, located in Fogong (Buddha's Palace) Temple in the northwestern corner of the county town of Yingxian, is Sakyamuni Pagoda. Since it was built completely of timber ...

For instance, the pagoda at the White Horse Temple near Luoyang, built in 68, the pagoda in Xuzhou, built between 188 and 193, and the one at Yongmng Temple in Luoyang, constructed in 516 ...

NARA--The first story of the five-story pagoda of Kofukuji temple, a UNESCO World Heritage site here, is now open for public viewing until Oct. 16. It will be the last chance to see the central ...

Tens of thousands of Rohingya Muslims remain trapped in northern Rakhine State, as fighting continues between the military and the Arakan Army. Boat transportation to the island has been suspended ...

Rakhine: What sparked latest violence ... Yangon's iconic Shwedagon pagoda and also hold a public rally at a local stadium. The agenda seems to be aimed at connecting Indian settlers in Myanmar ...

Many civilians in Rakhine State are finding themselves in the crossfire as the Arakan Army rebel group makes sweeping gains and challenges the military junta and Rohingya fighters. On August 5 ...

Located at Trai Mat, eight kilometres from the centre of Dalat, Linh Phuoc Pagoda is famous, thanks to its structure, which is intricately adorned with millions of pieces of broken bottles and ...

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