Koe-thaung Temple

The temple measures 76 meters by 70 meters with thick stone walls and contains five receding terraces that enclose numerous small stupas throughout its structure.

King Min Dikkha commissioned the construction of this religious structure in 1553, following the tradition of merit-making prevalent among Myanmar's royal families.

The interior passageways display thousands of Buddha images in bas-relief, while larger seated Buddha figures are positioned at regular intervals along the corridors.

Excavation and restoration work began in 1996, leading to the installation of a temporary roof to protect the entrance passageway from rainfall damage.

The temple's name translates to 'shrine of the 90,000 images of the Buddha,' reflecting the vast number of Buddha representations originally housed within its walls.

Location: Mrauk U

Inception: 1554

GPS coordinates: 20.59827,93.21100

Latest update: March 4, 2025 12:14