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Shin Izza Gawna Temple

Type of monument	: Type III Temple (Zedi Pauk Gu)
Location	: East of Winido
Region	: Minnanthu
Built by	: Minister Maha Thaman
Date	: A.D 1237
Monument Number	: 588
Photo Gallery	: View 13 Photos

Shin Izza Gauna Temple is a two-storey Indian based style monument. The name Izza Gauna was the name of a powerful monk during the Bagan period who brought wealth to everyone in Bagan.

The temple was named after his name. There are stone inscriptions about describing the donor and the donation of the land and temple.

BAGAN STUCCOS
 

Many beautiful stuccos are still found on this temple. The jatakas of the lives of Buddha are painted on the walls too.

ANCIENT MURAL PAINTINGS
 

 

LAYOUT PLAN
 

 

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