Mrauk U is culturally significant for the local Rakhine (Arakanese) people and is the location of many important archeological sites. From 1430 until 1785, it was the capital of the Mrauk U …

The abandoned city and hundreds of temples and pagodas at Mrauk U (also spelt Mrauk Oo and pronounced ‘Myow Oo’ or ‘Mrow Oo’, depending on Burmese or local Rakhine pronunciation) …

The Kingdom of Mrauk-U (Arakanese: မြောက်ဦး ဘုရင့်နိုင်ငံတော်) was a kingdom that existed on the Arakan coastal plain from 1429 to 1785. Based in the capital …

The ruined city of Mrauk Oo, dating back to the 15th century, is reached by a five-hour boat ride from Sittwe along the Kaladan River. The river meanders through farmland, passing fishing …

Aug 14, 2017 · Visit now before Mrauk U loses its charm. Far from the traditional Burmese tourist route, this rarely-visited small town offers remarkable temples and fascinating local tribes.

Mrauk Oo is one of Myanmar’s most ancient city, and was founded long before the 14th century when it became a center for one of Myanmar’s most powerful kingdom. Mrauk Oo, also known …

Capital city of the first Arakanese Kingdom, the site measures 7 by 6 km and contains some 200 Buddhist monuments (temples, stupas, monasteries, etc.) mostly built in the 15th and 16th …

Apr 23, 2023 · Forty-eight Rakhine kings ruled Mrauk U, protected by Japanese Christian bodyguards who had fled persecution in Nagasaki. With rival kingdoms both to the east and …

Mrauk U is an archaeologically important town in northern Rakhine State, Myanmar....more. This old sleepy town of Mrauk U is home to some breathtaking temples that have been untouched …

Mrauk U is a city located in northern Rakhine state in Myanmar. It is a medieval town and the capital of Mrauk-U Township. Mrauk U, formerly known as Mrohaung, is famous today for the …