Boreth Ly Assistant Professor of Art History, University of
California, Santa Cruz. The ancient city of Pagan (or Bagan) was
capital of the Pagan Kingdom, and its plains were the site of
building over 10,000 Buddhist temples, stupas and monasteries
from the 11th to 13th centuries, during a period when several
forms of Buddhism coexisted. Over 2200 temples survive and are a
top site for visitors. Professor Ly introduces their
architectural innovations, exceptional masonry, and sculpture.
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