via Global New Light of Myanmar, 12 August 2023: The Department of Archaeology and National Museum (Bagan Division) in Myanmar has launched a significant initiative to preserve and study mural paintings in 416 pagodas, including detailed field surveys and the creation of a Micro Level Archaeological Risk Map.
The primary objective of this venture is to provide a thorough assessment of the current condition of Bagan’s pagodas, highlighting their mural paintings’ status. Through meticulous fieldwork, these new details will be documented, contributing to an Update Database that promises to be an invaluable resource for scholars and enthusiasts alike. The Research Section of the Department of Archaeology and National Museum (Bagan Branch) is orchestrating this effort, encompassing preliminary assessment field surveys which include the grading of monuments featuring mural paintings.
