Shwezigon Pagoda is an 11th-century Buddhist pagoda featuring a monumental stupa covered in gold leaf and intricate carvings. Construction of the Shwezigon Pagoda began during the reign of King Anawrahta and was completed in 1102, during the reign of his son King Kyansittha. Over the centuries the pagoda had been damaged by many earthquakes, and has been refurbished several times. In recent renovations it has been covered by more than 30,000 copper plates. However, the lowest level terraces have remained as they were. (Nyaung-U, Myanmar (Burma))
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