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Soemingyi Pagoda

Type of monument	: Type III Temple
Location	: Southwest of Nagayon Temple
Region	: Myinkaba
Built by	: Senior Queen or Lady Soemingyi
Date	: 12th Century
Monument Number	: 1145

Soemingyu Pagoda is located near the Soemingyi Temple. It was built by the Senior Queen or Lady Soemingyi during the 12th Century.

The structure of this pagoda has a square base with many terraces leading to the top part, which is a cylindrical dome on top, which is the main shrine. To hold up the weight of the structure, sandstone blocks hold each corner giving more enforcement to it.
 

There are many glazed plaques describing the animals, flowers and the lifestyles of the Bagan people.

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