
Shwezigon Pagoda
( King Anawrahta & Kyansittha. 11th centure)
The Shwezigon Pagoda is a prototype of Burmese style stupa in Bagan, which is located in Nyaung U Township. The meaning of Shwezigon is Shwe means gold Zigon means sand bank and which is called golden sand bank.
Shwezigon pagoda was enshrined replica tooth relic of Buddha. Shwezigon was built by two kings, King Anawrahta and his son King Kyansittha. The King Anawrahta, he could...