Between the 9th and 13th centuries the Bagan area flourished. There were approximately 200,000 people living here. And 10,000 Stupas, Pagodas and monasteries. Now there are approximately 2200 of these left. Some were destroyed by invading armies and some by earthquakes. Over the years restoration has been attempted but not done very well. Hence it is not a Unesco World Heritage site yet. Most of the archeological sites are within a 40 square mile area. And they are everywhere. And very beautifully designed and built.
The view from my room.
The restaurant view.
The Bagan valley.
Sunrise with hot air balloons. $300 each person for about a one hour flight.
Beautiful stupas at sunrise.
Sunset on the Areyarwady River.
Off to Mandalay by boat tomorrow.
Peru - The Amazon 