Botataung Pagoda

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by Gerd Eichmann

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Botataung Pagoda, located in Yangon, Myanmar, is a historic Buddhist temple renowned for its unique hollow structure, which allows visitors to walk through its interior. The pagoda enshrines sacred relics and is believed to house a hair of the Buddha. Originally built over 2,000 years ago, it was extensively damaged during World War II and subsequently rebuilt in the 1950s. The name "Botataung" translates to "1,000 military leaders," referencing the honor guards who escorted relics of the Buddha brought from India.

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