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Brazilidade is a loc...
Brazilidade is a locally-based, social impact business that operates in the Santa Marta favela in Botafogo, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. We work to promote connections, communicate the culture of the favela and its natural, cultural, historical, anthropol...
Binnaka, also known...
Binnaka, also known as the ancient Pyu city of Binnaka, is an archaeological site in central Myanmar that was once a key urban center for the Pyu civilization. The city is known for its extensive city walls, which were constructed using large earthen...
Mrauk-U, located in...
Mrauk-U, located in Myanmar's Rakhine State, is an ancient city known for its well-preserved city walls, temples, and ruins. The city was the capital of the Mrauk-U Kingdom from the 15th to 18th centuries and is known for its unique architectural sty...
Halin is one of the...
Halin is one of the three ancient Pyu cities, designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site due to its historical importance in the early urban development of Southeast Asia. Halin was a major center for the Pyu civilization and contains the remains of...
The Sri Ksetra Pyu A...
The Sri Ksetra Pyu Ancient City Information Center is located in the region of Pyay in central Myanmar. This site is dedicated to preserving the history and cultural significance of the Sri Ksetra Ancient City, which was one of the three ancient Pyu...
Sule Pagoda is locat...
Sule Pagoda is located in the heart of Yangon and is one of the city’s most important religious landmarks. The pagoda is known for its central location, surrounded by busy streets and commercial areas. It is a focal point of the city’s Buddhist commu...
Wat Mahathat is loca...
Wat Mahathat is located in the center of the city. It is the most important temple. It is considered the royal temple of Sukhothai. Inside the temple, there are many ancient sites, including the main stupa, the chapel, the pavilion, the ordination ha...
Cultural landmark in...
Cultural landmark in Leshan, China.
A scenic and romanti...
A scenic and romantic spot along the coastline where couples often place love locks on the wall to commemorate their visit.
A well-preserved anc...
A well-preserved ancient Roman theatre, still used for performances, symbolizing Plovdiv’s historical significance.
A medieval fortress...
A medieval fortress known for its unique rock formations and panoramic views of the surrounding landscape.
Monument in Veliko T...
Monument in Veliko Tarnovo, Bulgaria.
Brazilidade is a locally-based, social impact business that operates in the Santa Marta favela in Botafogo, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. We work to promote connections, communicate the culture of the favela and its natural, cultural, historical, anthropological, and social representations in a very educational and broad approach to its processes and diversity.
Binnaka, also known as the ancient Pyu city of Binnaka, is an archaeological site in central Myanmar that was once a key urban center for the Pyu civilization. The city is known for its extensive city walls, which were constructed using large earthen mounds. The site is still under excavation, with discoveries of ancient structures, artifacts, and inscriptions that provide a deeper understanding of the early history of Myanmar and Southeast Asia. Binnaka is one of the important Pyu cities listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Mrauk-U, located in Myanmar's Rakhine State, is an ancient city known for its well-preserved city walls, temples, and ruins. The city was the capital of the Mrauk-U Kingdom from the 15th to 18th centuries and is known for its unique architectural style, blending Buddhist and indigenous influences. The Mrauk-U city wall is an impressive structure that once surrounded the capital and protected its inhabitants. Visitors to Mrauk-U are drawn to the city's serene atmosphere and historical importance.
Halin is one of the three ancient Pyu cities, designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site due to its historical importance in the early urban development of Southeast Asia. Halin was a major center for the Pyu civilization and contains the remains of numerous ancient structures, including Buddhist monasteries, religious artifacts, and city walls. The site provides vital insight into the development of early Myanmar and its cultural exchanges with neighboring regions.
The Sri Ksetra Pyu Ancient City Information Center is located in the region of Pyay in central Myanmar. This site is dedicated to preserving the history and cultural significance of the Sri Ksetra Ancient City, which was one of the three ancient Pyu kingdoms. The center provides visitors with information about the city’s history, its archaeological findings, and the influence of the Pyu people on Southeast Asia’s culture and civilization. The city, with its ancient temples, relics, and artifacts, is an important UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Sule Pagoda is located in the heart of Yangon and is one of the city’s most important religious landmarks. The pagoda is known for its central location, surrounded by busy streets and commercial areas. It is a focal point of the city’s Buddhist community and a key part of Yangon’s skyline. According to local legend, the pagoda is over 2,000 years old, making it one of the oldest pagodas in Myanmar. The pagoda’s golden stupa, which stands 46 meters tall, is surrounded by a series of smaller shrines, making it an essential part of the city's spiritual and cultural landscape.
Wat Mahathat is located in the center of the city. It is the most important temple. It is considered the royal temple of Sukhothai. Inside the temple, there are many ancient sites, including the main stupa, the chapel, the pavilion, the ordination hall (church), and as many as 200 surrounding stupas. The main stupa of the temple is a stupa in the shape of a lotus bud, which is a unique stupa style of Sukhothai art. Surrounding the main stupa are 8 surrounding stupas: the stupas on the four sides are Sukhothai-style castle-shaped stupas, influenced by Khmer art and have stucco patterns influenced by Sri Lankan art. The stupas on the four corners are five-tiered castle-shaped stupas. Influenced by the art of Bagan-Hariphunchai-Lanna, around the main pagoda there are stucco sculptures of disciples in the Anjuli posture walking clockwise around the Phra Mahathat. In the first stone inscription, it is described that “...in the middle of Sukhothai city there is a viharn, a golden Buddha image, an Attharat Buddha image, a large Buddha image, and a small Buddha image...” In addition, in the stone inscription of Wat Pa Mamuang in the year 1904 during the reign of Phra Maha Thammaracha Lithai, there is also a bronze Buddha image and a golden Buddha image enshrined in the middle of Sukhothai city. The golden Buddha image mentioned here is generally understood to mean Luang Pho To of the old city people, which used to be enshrined in the royal chapel of Wat Mahathat. Later, King Rama I of Rattanakosin ordered it to be brought on a raft to be enshrined in the royal chapel of Wat Suthat Thepwararam, Bangkok, which King Rama IV later bestowed the name Phra Sri Sakyamuni. Currently, it is inside the royal chapel of Wat Mahathat. Therefore, the large base of this Buddha image is still visible. As for Phra Attharot, which is mentioned in the first inscription, it refers to a large standing Buddha image, 18 cubits high, enshrined in a pavilion on both sides of the main chedi. Next to the royal chapel to the east is the high chapel. It is so named because this chapel has a high brick base in the form of a lotus pedestal, approximately 1.5 meters high. It is an architectural style from the Ayutthaya period, which was built later. This leaves only a narrow space between the front of the high chapel and the temple wall, disproportionate to the height of the building. In addition, inside Wat Mahathat, there is a group of chedis, separated into one group to the south of the main chedi, centered on the five-spire chedi, which is the second largest after the main chedi. Evidence from the Lan Thong inscription indicates that this five-spire chedi is where the remains of Phra Maha Thammaracha Lithai are enshrined.
Cultural landmark in Leshan, China.
A scenic and romantic spot along the coastline where couples often place love locks on the wall to commemorate their visit.
A well-preserved ancient Roman theatre, still used for performances, symbolizing Plovdiv’s historical significance.
A medieval fortress known for its unique rock formations and panoramic views of the surrounding landscape.
Monument in Veliko Tarnovo, Bulgaria.
