11 July

Monks at the monastery in Kanparni village, Wandwin Township, Mandalay Region are helping preserve Pyu-era artifacts discovered by villagers near the village.

artifacts near ancient frescoes located about 3 miles from the village, and send them to the village monastery, where the monks help keep them safe.

The village monastery has served as a temporary home to ancient Pyu-era artifacts such as tobacco pipes, earthen statues, pots, and coins. Some coins from the Bagan era are also housed in the monastery. — Chan Thar (Meiktila) (Translated by La Wonn)