Dhammayangyi Temple, Buddhist temple in Bagan, Myanmar.
Dhammayangyi Temple is a Buddhist sanctuary in Bagan featuring a massive pyramidal form with dense brick construction that defines its appearance. The structure contains four entrance gates leading to a central chamber and a network of interior corridors.
The temple's construction began around 1167 under King Narathu as part of his campaign to establish major Buddhist monuments in Bagan. This project reflected his vision of transforming the city into a center of religious architecture.
The temple reflects the region's religious devotion through four Buddha statues positioned at the entrances to welcome visitors. The inner chamber preserves original representations of Gautama Buddha and Maitreya Buddha, forming the spiritual center of the place.
The temple sits near the center of Bagan's archaeological zone, with easy access through walking paths. Visitors can reach it by foot or local transportation from hotels throughout the area.
The structure displays exceptional masonry with bricks fitted so tightly that not even a needle can fit between them. This technique demonstrates the building skill of craftsmen from that era.
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