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Mrauk U, Rakhine · 20.5948°, 93.2009°
A Buddhist temple about a kilometre northeast of the royal palace at Mrauk U, commissioned in 1629 by King Thiri Thudhamma Raza; its stupa is laid out on an eight-petalled lotus plan and turns from an octagonal form to a bell above nine rising tiers.
coordinates: wikipedia-2026-08-28 · sources retrieved 2026-08-26 · dynasty page: Mrauk U
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