Monday, November 07, 2011

Ancient Burmese stupa restored to original glory

Ancient Burmese stupa restored to original glory:

Standing 150 metres above sea level on a promontory of Phnom Yat mountain, the Aung Sula Mani stupa is the only surviving trace of Pailin's Burmese community, which transformed the sleepy town into a regional hub through the gem trade in the mid-19th century.

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