via Global New Light of Myanmar, 28 June 2023: The Bagan palace site, located in the Bagan-NyaungU ancient cultural zone, holds historical significance having been established by various kings.
Its location might be in the central Bagan, west of Tharapa Gate and northern part of road including north of Shwegugyi pagoda. The mound of Aungmye called the victorious land is recognized a Bagan Palace site and the Department of Archaeology and National Museum conducted excavation on research between 1990-1997 and 2003-2012.
According to the explored land, building system and ancient objects, the kings expanded and repaired the original palace buildings after the establishment of fourth palace. It also conducted research with Magnetometer of Non-Invasive Method in 2016.
The people can study the explored pots, small portals for light, a well, teak poles that caught fire torched by Mongol and deep pith with earthen rims, according to the officials of Department of Archaeology and National Museum (Bagan Branch).
