Myanmar
Mrauk-U
Mrauk-U
Mrauk-U comprises the archaeological remains of the capital of the Mrauk U Kingdom, the most important and powerful Rakhine (Arakanese) kingdom. It dates from between the 15th and 18th centuries. Due to its proximity to the Bay of Bengal, Mrauk U developed into an important regional trade hub, with contacts as far as Arabia, Persia, Portugal and the Dutch East India Company. As Mrauk U and the kingdom prospered, many pagodas and temples were built to reflect the Buddhist faith of its inhabitants.
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- Full Name
- Mrauk-U (ID: 824)
- Country
- Myanmar
- Status
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On tentative list 1996
Site history
History of Mrauk-U
- 2021: Requested by State Party to not be examined
- Withdrawn before evaluation
- 1996: Added to Tentative List
- Added to tentative list
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- June 7, 2022 bnionline.net — Mrauk-U’s UNESCO World Heritage Journey Fraught With Perils Past and Present
- May 23, 2018 mmtimes.com — Chief minister’s helicopter escapade at Mrauk-U pagoda stirs criticisms
- Jan. 22, 2018 irrawaddy.com — Mrauk-U UNESCO Coordination Meeting Postponed After Recent Protest
- July 16, 2017 bnionline.net — Politicians mull moving modern Mrauk-U outside archaeological zone
- Jan. 27, 2016 mmtimes.com — Mrauk-U conservation seen as reconstructing not preserving
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- Archaeological site: South (East) Asian
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- bnionline.net 06/07/2022
- Mrauk-U’s UNESCO World Heritage Jo…
- mmtimes.com 05/23/2018
- Chief minister’s helicopter escapa…
- irrawaddy.com 01/22/2018
- Mrauk-U UNESCO Coordination Meetin…
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