| The Irrawaddy River acts as backdrop for a landscape of ancient pagodas near Pagan, in Myanmar (Burma). Once a mighty kingdom, Pagan is famous for its ancient pagodas and temples, which at one time numbered as many as 5,000. Dating from the 11th century, the pagodas were built by a succession of kings, and they signify the predominance of Theravada Buddhism in the region. The Mongol invasion in 1287 brought an end to the kingdom of Pagan. Today, the pagodas range in condition from ruins to well-preserved grandeur. |
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