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Shwe Nandaw Kyaung Temple in Mandalay

Shwe Nandaw Kyaung Temple in Mandalay

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Shwe Nandaw Kyaung Temple in Mandalay

These temple grounds outside the northwestern corner of the ancient royal palaces are presently the most important attraction in the town of Mandalay. Their prominent structure is a building, which in 1880 has been moved from the ancient royal palace area, after King Mindon had died inside it, which was taken as a bad omen. In 1880 the building was turned into a monastery, which hasn't changed until today. It is the only structure remaining from the ancient royal palace, as it has not been a target of the bombardments of the allies in World War II. It consists mostly of teak wood, is richly ornamented with carvings and hints at the grandeur of the ancient royal palace.

Captured with a CANON A1 and Kodachrome 50,
scanned with Nikon CoolScan 5000 ED.

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