Phowintaung
ဖိုလ်ဝင်တောင်
caves in
Sagaing Region
#3 in Sagaing Region
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#47 in Myanmar
Phowintaung, located in the Monywa District of Sagaing Region in Myanmar, is a remarkable complex of Buddhist cave temples carved into sandstone hills. This site, whose name translates to "Mountain of Isolated Solitude," features over 900 caves that date back to the 14th-18th centuries. Each cave is adorned with intricate murals, frescoes, and numerous Buddha statues, showcasing the rich cultural and religious heritage of the area.
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