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Beikthano
20.0039° N, 95.3794° E
About
Beikthano, an ancient city in Myanmar, signifies the early urbanization and cultural development in the Pyu city-states. Situated near Taungdwingyi in the Magway Region, it was a significant fortified settlement spanning 300 hectares. This site, dating from 200 BCE to 100 CE, showcases extensive defensive walls and fortifications, with structures, pottery, and human remains evidencing its historical importance. Named after the Hindu god Vishnu, Beikthano may have been the first capital of a unified state in Burma's history. Its archaeological significance is further highlighted by the presence of stupas and monastic buildings. In 2014, UNESCO recognized it as part of the Pyu Ancient Cities World Heritage Site, underlining its contribution to understanding the region's history from 200 BCE to 900 CE.
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Beikthano establishment
200 BCE
Fortification and development
180 BCE
Urban and cultural peak
100 CE
Pyu Kingdom prominence
200 CE
Archaeological Features
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Defensive Structures
Religious and Ritual Structures
Domestic and Habitation Structures
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