| Type of monument |
: Type II Temple |
| Location |
: North of Meemalaung Kyaung |
| Region |
: Nyaung U & Wetkyi-In |
| Built by |
: King Anawrahta |
| Date |
: 11th Century |
| Monument Number |
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Hgnet Pyit Taung means "the hill of the cut
down bird" or "the hill where the bird was shot". It refers to
the legends of the king who killed the bird ogre is one of most
important history of Bagan. There was also a saying that King
Anawrattha who was much interested in Theravada Buddhism met
Shin Arahan who came from Thaton and built him a monastery at
this place. It is outside Nyaung U region and near the river
port of Bagan. It is located on the road to Mt Popa. The rooms
of the great monk were recently restored. There is a prayer hall
with 24 columns of teak wood and with natural sculptures
representing Shin Arahan. Hgnet Pyit Taung also has the same
carrier like the caves, which receive the monks for the
meditation and which are decorated paintings.
Nearby there is the famous
Shin Arahan Oakkyaung.
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