Burma’s jungles and plains are dotted with historical artefacts the envy of much of the world. But now many of those precious items are ending up overseas, thanks to a…
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Ancient Burmese kingdom awarded World Heritage status
UNESCO has approved three ancient Pyu cities – Hanlin, Beiktano and Sri Kestra – as World Heritage Sites, the first time any historical monument in Burma has been recognised by…
Religious site could hail from ancient Pyu kingdom
Archaeologists are planning to excavate ancient ruins in Irrawaddy Division that could be as much as 2,000 years old and date back to the Pyu era.
A national treasure
Archaeologists in central Burma’s Pegu region have discovered what they believe to be the ruins of an ancient religious site, which could date back to the Pyu era.
Ancient Burmese sculptures on display for the first time
Rare and ancient artefacts from Burma will appear outside of the country for the first time ever, in an exhibition at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City.

Ancient Pyu sites bid for World Heritage status
Burma wants to nominate the ancient Pyu city state of Hanlin as a World Heritage Site.