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Historical view of the Amarapura Palace - royal palace in the old capital of Amarapura in Myanmar (Burma). It was constructed in the late 18th/early 19th century and later abandoned for Mandalay Palace. Only ruins remain of it today. Some buildings in the palace grounds, such as the pagodas and the tower, are still standing. Wood engraving, published in 1868.

Amarapura, Myanmar - February 19, 2011:A young man driving a bus adorned with the new flag of Burma, looks out the side mirrors Amarapura, the former capital of Myanmar, means City of Immortality in Pali. It was founded after the court astrologers adviced the King to move the capital of the country to Amarapura after which the entire population of Inwa was asked to pack their belingings and migrate to the new land. Today the city is the center of weaving activities and is known to produce some of the finest festive clothing in Myanmar.

Amarapura, Myanmar - February 19, 2011: A young man stands on a temporarily built framework and colours the ceiling of a temple a bright yellow gold. Amarapura, the former capital of Myanmar, means City of Immortality in Pali. It was founded after the court astrologers adviced the King to move the capital of the country to Amarapura after which the entire population of Inwa was asked to pack their belingings and migrate to the new land. Today the city is the center of weaving activities and is known to produce some of the finest festive clothing in Myanmar.

Amarapura, Myanmar - February 19, 2011: A woman selling fresh tomatoes at an open market on the street cleans and arranges the tomatoes in a neat pile in front of her. Amarapura, the former capital of Myanmar, means City of Immortality in Pali. It was founded after the court astrologers adviced the King to move the capital of the country to Amarapura after which the entire population of Inwa was asked to pack their belingings and migrate to the new land. Today the city is the center of weaving activities and is known to produce some of the finest festive clothing in Myanmar.

Myanmar, Mandalay,Amarapura town. It is the world's only stupa built entirely of expensive jade, costing more than $800 million and made of 1,500 tons of jade. The pagoda is about 25 meters high and magnificent. The emerald pagoda, named Werawsana, was built in 2012 and took three years to complete. It is a wonder of the world. Every day of the year, countless people come here to see and worship. These are pictures of the emerald pagoda taken in four directions-east, south, west and north.

Amarapura, Myanmar - February 19, 2011: An old woman carrying bags full of colourful souvenirs for selling, walks along a local bus station. Amarapura, the former capital of Myanmar, means City of Immortality in Pali. It was founded after the court astrologers adviced the King to move the capital of the country to Amarapura after which the entire population of Inwa was asked to pack their belingings and migrate to the new land. Today the city is the center of weaving activities and is known to produce some of the finest festive clothing in Myanmar.

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