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Dhammayazika Pagoda is a brick Buddhist monument in the Bagan archaeological zone of Myanmar, built in 1196 during the reign of King Narapatisithu. It is distinguished by a pentagonal ground plan surrounding a central circular structure, an unusual arrangement among Bagan temples. The five-sided design is associated with the five Buddhas of the present kalpa, represented by images in the surrounding prayer halls.
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Where is Dhammayazika Pagoda located?
Dhammayazika Pagoda is in the Bagan archaeological zone of Myanmar. It is a brick Buddhist monument.
When was Dhammayazika Pagoda built?
The pagoda was built in 1196 during the reign of King Narapatisithu. That places it in the medieval period of Bagan's temple-building history.
What is unusual about Dhammayazika Pagoda's plan?
It has a pentagonal ground plan surrounding a central circular structure. This arrangement is unusual among Bagan temples, which more often use different geometric layouts.
Is Dhammayazika Pagoda a stupa or a temple?
It is a Buddhist pagoda, a monument form that functions as a stupa-like religious structure. Its brick construction and pentagonal plan are among its defining features.
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