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Kondawgyi Temple

Type of monument	: Type II Temple
Location	: South of Thetkyamuni
Region	: Nyaung U & Wetkyi-In
Built by	: Unknown
Date	: 13th Century
Monument Number	: 151

The Kondawgyi probably derives its name, "Great Holy Mound", from its situation on a mound. Situated close to Thetkyamuni; appears to belong to 13th century A.D.

Unlike Thetkyamuni it has a stupa spire above the terraces. The interior walls are adorned with paintings of fine floral patterns and Jataka stories with lines of Burmese writing identifying them.

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