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March 8 2014
Ancient Buddha images found in Linzin cemetery
Published on Saturday, 08 March 2014 22:02
MANDALAY--Sixteen ancient Buddha images from the early Konbaung dynasty
era have been excavated at the old Armenian cemetery site inside the
Linzin cemetery in Amarapura of Mandalay Region.
The images were found on March 5 and 6 while clearing the
surroundings of the Tawagu Pagoda on the site of the old cemetery. A
statue of a Nat (spirit) was also found together with the Buddha
images.
According to Myanmar traditional architect Win Maung (Tampawaddy), the
cemetery site was once known as Hteepaung Ayat during the early
Kongbaung dynasty era, which was inhabited by Innwa residents.
"The ancient Buddha images were found while clearing the surroundings
of the Tawagu Pagoda at the site of the old Armenian cemetery," said
Win Maung (Tampawaddy), a Myanmar traditional architect. "The
handiworks of the Buddha images are from early Konbaung dynasty era.
It's before the Amarapura era."
"Sixteen Buddha images have been found now. As these images have been
enshrined inside a pagoda, there should be a total of 28 images. The
Thidagu Sayadaw has instructed us to maintain the area where they were
found as there are historical religious buildings," said Win Maung
(Tampawaddy).
Local historians and residents have criticised the construction of an
archeological park in Linzin cemetery by the Mandalay City Development
Committee for damaging ancient religious buildings from the Innwa and
Amarapura eras located inside the cemetery.
Local residents say that they have informed the Department of
Archaeology, National Museum and Library about the damages of the
ancient buildings but they still have not come to inspect the site.
Last week, officials from the Thai Ministry of Culture visited the
excavation site of the Siamese King Uthumphon's tomb to survey the
historical evidences and cultures of the Thai people who lived near
Mandalay when they were taken as prisoners of war along with the king
after their capital Ayutthaya was conquered in 1767.
http://www.elevenmyanmar.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=5315: ancient-buddha-images-found-in-linzin-cemetery&catid=44:national&Itemid=384
March 8 2014
Ancient Buddha images found in Linzin cemetery
Published on Saturday, 08 March 2014 22:02
MANDALAY--Sixteen ancient Buddha images from the early Konbaung dynasty
era have been excavated at the old Armenian cemetery site inside the
Linzin cemetery in Amarapura of Mandalay Region.
The images were found on March 5 and 6 while clearing the
surroundings of the Tawagu Pagoda on the site of the old cemetery. A
statue of a Nat (spirit) was also found together with the Buddha
images.
According to Myanmar traditional architect Win Maung (Tampawaddy), the
cemetery site was once known as Hteepaung Ayat during the early
Kongbaung dynasty era, which was inhabited by Innwa residents.
"The ancient Buddha images were found while clearing the surroundings
of the Tawagu Pagoda at the site of the old Armenian cemetery," said
Win Maung (Tampawaddy), a Myanmar traditional architect. "The
handiworks of the Buddha images are from early Konbaung dynasty era.
It's before the Amarapura era."
"Sixteen Buddha images have been found now. As these images have been
enshrined inside a pagoda, there should be a total of 28 images. The
Thidagu Sayadaw has instructed us to maintain the area where they were
found as there are historical religious buildings," said Win Maung
(Tampawaddy).
Local historians and residents have criticised the construction of an
archeological park in Linzin cemetery by the Mandalay City Development
Committee for damaging ancient religious buildings from the Innwa and
Amarapura eras located inside the cemetery.
Local residents say that they have informed the Department of
Archaeology, National Museum and Library about the damages of the
ancient buildings but they still have not come to inspect the site.
Last week, officials from the Thai Ministry of Culture visited the
excavation site of the Siamese King Uthumphon's tomb to survey the
historical evidences and cultures of the Thai people who lived near
Mandalay when they were taken as prisoners of war along with the king
after their capital Ayutthaya was conquered in 1767.
http://www.elevenmyanmar.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=5315: ancient-buddha-images-found-in-linzin-cemetery&catid=44:national&Itemid=384