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Shwemoktaw

pagoda, Pathein, Myanmar
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The Shwemoktaw pagoda is a significant Buddhist religious site located in Pathein, a city in southern Myanmar. Constructed in 984 CE by the Mon king Samuddaghosa, it is considered one of the most venerable pagodas in southern Myanmar. Pagodas, in general, are tower-like structures associated with Buddhist temple complexes, originating from ancient Indian stupas. They evolved into various forms across Asia, with the Shwemoktaw pagoda representing a significant example in Southeast Asia. Pathein itself is a port city on the Bassein River, known for its rice mills, pottery, and distinctive colored umbrellas.12

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  4. Southeast Asian arts - 11th century to the present

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