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Shite-thaung Temple

Buddhist temple

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The Shaitthaung Temple, also spelled Shitthaung according to Standard Burmese pronunciation, is a Buddhist temple in Mrauk U. The name means 'Temple of 80,000 Buddha Images', and is also known as the 'Temple of Victory'. Shite-thaung Temple is situated 3,800 feet north of Mrauk U Prince.

Dukkanthein Paya

Buddhist temple

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Htukkanthein is one of the most famous Buddhist temples in the ancient Arakanese city of Mrauk U, in Rakhine State, Western Myanmar. The name means "Cross-Beam Ordination Hall". Dukkanthein Paya is situated 3,900 feet north of Mrauk U Prince.

Koe-thaung Temple

Buddhist temple

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Kouthaung is the largest Buddhist temple in Mrauk U, Myanmar. The name means "Temple of 90,000 Buddha Images". The temple was built between 1554 and 1556 by King Dikkha. Koe-thaung Temple is situated 1½ miles northeast of Mrauk U Prince.

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Mrauk U

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Mrauk U is a town in northern Rakhine State, Myanmar. It is the capital of Mrauk-U Township, a subregion of the Mrauk-U District. Mrauk U is culturally significant for the local Rakhine people and is the location of many important archeological sites.

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