Mrauk-U Archaeological Museum
Mrauk-U Archaeological Museum is a museum in Mrauk-U Township, Rakhine. Mrauk-U Archaeological Museum is situated nearby to the archaeological site Palace Site, as well as near the pond Kan Hla Lake.Places of Interest Nearby
Highlights include Shite-thaung Temple and Dukkanthein Paya.
Shite-thaung Temple
Buddhist temple
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 2,500 feet north of Mrauk-U Archaeological Museum.
Dukkanthein Paya
Buddhist temple
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 2,600 feet north of Mrauk-U Archaeological Museum.
Koe-thaung Temple
Buddhist temple
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 1¼ miles northeast of Mrauk-U Archaeological Museum.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Mrauk U.
Mrauk U
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.
Mrauk-U Archaeological Museum
- Opening hours: Tuesday—Sunday 9:30 AM—4:30 PM
- Type: Museum
- Categories: building, tourism, and tourist attraction
- Location: Mrauk-U Township, Mrauk-U, Rakhine, Myanmar, Southeast Asia, Asia
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20.59087° or 20° 35′ 27″ northLongitude
93.19269° or 93° 11′ 34″ eastOpen location code
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