Bagan was the first capital of Myanmar. The Bagan Period was from 11th to 13th century. It is almost contemporary with the major central and South America countries of the Maya and Inca. The first and the earliest cathedral church in France was built in the 12th century. The pagodas in Bagan are older than the oldest cathedral.
Bagan covers an area of 42 Square km on the bank of Ayeyarwaddy River in Central Myanmar. Bagan has many existing old monuments and religious buildings, which reveal the greatness of their time of glory. Bagan with over 3000 ancient Pagodas is the proof of the rich cultural heritage of Myanmar. Bagan is one of the richest archaeological sites all over the world. That's why Bagan is well-known as the archaeological paradise of the world. This is the paradise for the archaeologist. Originally, they built nearly 5000 monuments in Bagan. All of them are religious monuments. But today, according to the census of the archaeological department, more than 3000 temples still survive.T hey are well preserved because of the climate in the region.
The maximum temperature is 43 degrees Celcius and the minimum temperature is 15 degrees Celcius. The rainfall is not more than 55 cm. That's why in this climate, monuments can be preserved. They belonged to the advanced civilization. Now, Bagan is the most famous place in our country.
"I love Burma with the blind favouritism born of the first impression. When I die I will be a Burman..." - Rudyard Kipling