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 Mrauk Oo's treasures: Andaw Thein and...

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Another tooth relict temple with an octogonal stupa (in the photo above: on the right side)
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The whole temple has been renovated lately and it lacks the ancient look (an older photo is here)
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Below: The temple's layout
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Inside besides Buddha statues ...
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... you can find stone carvings of Hindu gods (below left)
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Views from Andaw Thein in northern direction
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...and Ratanabon (Yadanarbon)

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This bell-shaped stupa is without any ornaments ...
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... and has been hit by a bomb during World War II (the top of the stupa was rebuilt)
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