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Event archaeological South Asia

Bagan

849 CE

Ancient city with over 2,000 Buddhist temples across the plains of…

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UNESCO historical city in Mandalay Region, Myanmar

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Landmark · South Asia

Bagan

849 CE – still standing

Ancient city with over 2,000 Buddhist temples across the plains of Myanmar

Standing in 849 CE

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849 CE Temples of Bagan 850 CE Chan Chan 850 CE Prambanan 850 CE Quilmes Ruins 850 CE Chaco Canyon 850 CE Ciudadela of Chan Chan
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