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The Rise and Fall of the Pagan Kingdom: Myanmar’s First Empire and Its Buddhist Legacy:

00:00 Journey into the heart of the Pagan Empire, an ancient and enigmatic civilization that laid the foundation for modern Myanmar. From its emergence in the 9th century, the Pagan Kingdom unified the diverse ethnic groups of Burma and became a powerful empire that flourished both culturally and politically. Discover how King Anawrahta’s embrace of Theravada Buddhism transformed Pagan into a spiritual and cultural hub, leading to the construction of over 10,000 temples and stupas that still stand today in Bagan, now a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

01:00 Explore the architectural marvels that define the Pagan Kingdom, including the Ananda Temple and the Shwezigon Pagoda, which blend indigenous Burmese styles with Indian and Southeast Asian influences. Learn about the empire's thriving economy, driven by agriculture and trade routes that connected Pagan to China, India, and beyond.

02:00 Delve into the rich cultural and religious life of Pagan, where Buddhist scholarship and monastic communities played a central role in the kingdom’s governance and daily life. Yet, despite its power, the Pagan Empire faced internal struggles, succession crises, and the growing influence of the Buddhist monastic order, which weakened the central authority. Ultimately, external pressures from the Mongol invasions in the late 13th century led to the empire's dramatic collapse.

03:00 Through its rise and fall, the Pagan Empire left an indelible mark on Southeast Asian history, with its influence still visible in the religious and cultural traditions of modern Myanmar. This documentary uncovers the mysteries of this once-mighty empire and its lasting legacy as one of the greatest Buddhist civilizations in history.

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