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 Mrauk Oo's treasures: Shite Thaung ...

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This  temple located on Pokhaung hill looks a bit like a fortress without cannons ...

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... and is surrounded by 33 (Ididn't count) smaller stupas

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Did you see the guys working on the roof of the Tazaung (the prayer hall)?

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'Safety' is not a matter of concern when you work on a temple's roof as next life will be a lot better!

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A view  to Shite Thaung  from north-west (below  left)  and from west (below  right)
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... the Tazaung (prayer hall) and inside the Stupa

The grey areas in the floor-plan below shows where we are going

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All the rules you need to be a good monk (below)
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Inside the prayer hall (below)

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The stupa's entrance and the Buddha inside (below)
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