Pyu Ancient Cities

The ancient cities of Sri Ksetra, Beikthano, and Halin stretch along the Ayeyarwady River with fortified walls and central palace citadels.

The Tibeto-Burman Pyu people established these city-states from the 2nd century BCE, creating major trading centers between China and India.

Buddhism influenced the development of these cities, resulting in extensive monastic quarters and brick memorial stupas across the three settlements.

Visitors need motorized transportation to explore the sites, which cover several kilometers and require an entrance fee of 5,000 kyat at each location.

The archaeological excavations reveal human skeletons and pottery preserved in their original discovery layers, protected by circles of cacti.

Part of: Pyu city-states

GPS coordinates: 22.47000,95.81861

Latest update: March 4, 2025 16:14