In the earthquake in Myanmar, 200 Buddhist temples were destroyed

Bagan is on the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) World Heritage List for the more than 2.000 Buddhist stupas and temples in the ancient city on the Irrawaddy River.
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Myanmar temples, Photo: Reuters
Myanmar temples, Photo: Reuters
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Ažurirano: 25.08.2016. 08:12h

The earthquake that hit Myanmar killed four people and damaged 185 Buddhist temples in the city of Bagan, the authorities announced today.

The magnitude 6,8 earthquake was at a depth of 84 kilometers, with an epicenter 25 kilometers west of Čauk and south of Bagan.

The earthquake was felt in the capitals of Myanmar and Thailand, Yangon and Bangkok. Bagan is on the UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) World Heritage List for the more than 2.000 Buddhist stupas and temples in the ancient city on the Irrawaddy River.

The temples were built between the 10th and 14th centuries and are visited by a large number of tourists every year.

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