In which country is the ancient Buddhist temple city of Bagan, home to thousands of surviving brick temples, pagodas, and monasteries across an expansive plain, located?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: A. Myanmar
- Step 1: Bagan served as the capital of the Pagan Kingdom from the 9th to 13th centuries along the banks of the Irrawaddy River.
- Step 2: Between the 11th and 13th centuries, over 10,000 Buddhist religious buildings were constructed across the plains, inscribed by UNESCO in 2019.
Answer
Myanmar
Why not the others: 'Laos' Laos is home to the historic town of Luang Prabang and Wat Phou; 'Thailand' Thailand features Sukhothai and Ayutthaya; 'Nepal' Nepal contains the Kathmandu Valley and Lumbini, the birthplace of Buddha.
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