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Multi-periodSite Name: Popa Taungkalat Monastery Alternative Name: Mt Popa MonasteryCountry: Burma (Myanmar)
NOTE: This site is 352.729 km away from the location you searched for.
Type: Ancient Temple
Nearest Town: Kyaukpadaung Nearest Village: Mt Popa
Latitude: 20.912690N Longitude: 95.208410E
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3 | Reasonable but with some damage |
2 | Ruined but still recognisable as an ancient site |
1 | Pretty much destroyed, possibly visible as crop marks |
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5 | Can be driven to, probably with disabled access |
4 | Short walk on a footpath |
3 | Requiring a bit more of a walk |
2 | A long walk |
1 | In the middle of nowhere, a nightmare to find |
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Mt Popa Monastery is located on a volcanic plug on the side of Mt Popa Volcano some two hours drive east from Bagan. Its origins are lost in the mythology of the area and is home to the Nats (gods) of traditional Burmese religion and consequently is a pilgrimage site for locals. The monastery is reached after a barefooted climb of the 777 steps up the vertiginous side of the volcanic plug. The view from the top is wonderful, although do not carry food with you on the ascent as the local monkeys will mug you for it!!
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