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 Shit-thaung Temple and Htukkanthein Temple.
Shit-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'. Shit-thaung Temple is situated 2,500 feet north of Mrauk-U Archaeological Museum.
Htukkanthein Temple
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". Htukkanthein Temple is situated 2,600 feet north of Mrauk-U Archaeological Museum.
Andaw Thein
Buddhist temple
Andaw Thein is a Buddhist temple in Mrauk U located at the northeast corner of the Shite-thaung Temple. The name means 'Tooth Shrine'. It contains a tooth relic of the Buddha brought over from Sri Lanka. Andaw Thein is situated 2,700 feet north 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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Latitude
20.59087° or 20° 35′ 27″ north
Longitude
93.19269° or 93° 11′ 34″ east
Open location code
7MGMH5RV+83
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