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🏯 Pyu Ancient Cities: Sri Ksetra

Archaeology & Antiquity Myanmar Asia

🏯 Pyu Ancient Cities: Sri Ksetra
Pyu civilization archaeological site in central Myanmar, 2nd century BCE to 9th century CE


🕐 3 min read · Updated 10 Apr 2026 at 20:12

UNESCOUNESCO World Heritage Site

📌 Fast Facts
  • Location: Near Pyay, central Myanmar, on Irrawaddy River
  • Period: 2nd century BCE to 9th century CE
  • Type: Fortified urban settlement with stupas and palace complexes
  • UNESCO inscription: 2014

Sri Ksetra is an ancient fortified city in central Myanmar that served as a major urban and cultural ...

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