16. Bagan - City Of Temples
Fall of Civilizations Podcast
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A Brief History of King Anorata
King Anorata built 43 forts along the Irawadi River. The north was traditionally the gateway to Burma, and so he wanted to secure his land from invasion. He also fortified many of the towns in this region, building strong city walls and garrisons. Many of the canals and reservoirs that he built are still in use today - nearly a thousand years later.
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