Gubyaukgyi
Gubyaukgyi
| Type of monument | : Type III Temple (Mixture of Indian style Gu) |
| Location | : Southeast of Wetkyi-In Village |
| Region | : Nyaung U & Wetkyi-In |
| Built by | : King Kyansitthar |
| Date | : Early 13th Century |
| Monument Number | : 298 |
Close to Wetkyi-in village, this 13th-century 'cave temple' has
an Indian-style spire like the Mahabodhi Pagoda in Bagan. It is
interesting for the fine frescoes of scenes from the jatakas.
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There is another temple of the same name in Myinkaba, and to
distinguish between theses two, this monument is sometimes called 'Wetkyi-in
Gubyaukgyi'.
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