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| The entrance leading up to the golden pagoda (shoes off, as always when visiting Bhuddist temples) |
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| Grown for 2500 years, covered with 9272 gold plates (1 foot square) & 4350 diamonds in the crown. |
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| Over the millennia many structures were built surrounding the great pagoda. |
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In the course of 2500 years the Shwedagon Pagoda evolved to its present magnificent state. |
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| Under the same type of tree where Buddha found enlightening |
Shwedagon
Burma
