via Global New Light of Myanmar, 22 July 2023: 90% work to enlist Mrauk U as a UNESCO World Heritage Site is done and listing expected in 2024.
The enlistment effort has been made since 2015 to have MraukU listed as UNESCO World Heritage Site to be announced in 2024.
“There are 1,128 buildings including city hall, fort, moat, religious buildings and pagodas of Kings in Nantawya of MraukU District. If it is on the list of World Heritage Sites, it will be recognized as the best ancient fortified city of Southeast Asia,” said U Aung Aung Kyaw, director of the department.
Source: 90% Complete For MraukU Region On World Heritage List – Global New Light Of Myanmar
