Early Indian influence Myanmar architecture
the bawbawgyi pagoda pyu-style stupa in sri ksetra, myanmar.
during pyu period, architecture favored stupas built in cylindrical form 4 toranas hti (umbrella) on top. of myanmar architecture tied ancient indian culture , can first traced country s earliest known inhabitants. mon , pyu people first 2 influential groups migrated myanmar , first indo-chinese practice theravada buddhism. beikthano, 1 of first centers of pyu, contained various foundations suggesting urban centers include monastery , various stupa-like structures. these pyu-style stupas first indian-like foundations in myanmar, having been built 200 bc 100 ce , served burial places. stupas, other temples , pagodas throughout history, topped htis (burmese umbrella ) , finials or spires represent theravada buddhist transcendence.
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