July 21st, 2010 noelbynature Posted in Burma (Myanmar) No Comments »
A recent symposium in Myanmar archaeologists reviews the archaeological evidence for the origins of Myanmar and to answer questions of migration patterns into the country in the ancient past.
Myanmar Makes Archaeological Research To Prove Origin Of Myanmar
Bernama, 07 July 2010
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June 24th, 2010 noelbynature Posted in Burma (Myanmar) No Comments »
The Irrawady has an article on the recent passing of Dr. Nai Pan Hla, a cultural anthropologist who specialised in the Mon language and culture.
Mon Cultural Anthropologist Passes Away
The Irrawady, 21 June 2010
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April 22nd, 2010 noelbynature Posted in Burma (Myanmar), Vietnam No Comments »
A recent visit by the Myanmar culture minister leads to a proposal to exchange archaeological knowledge between Myanmar and Vietnam.
Vietnam and Myanmar boost ties in culture, archaeology
Nhan Dan, 16 April 2010
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February 11th, 2010 noelbynature Posted in Burma (Myanmar) No Comments »
Malaysia’s Star has a travel piece on the ruins of Bagan in Myanmar – with a reference to a five star resort and viewing tower built right in the middle of the pagoda area – the horror!
photo credit: edbrambley
Pagodas in the dust
The Star, 06 February 2010
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November 3rd, 2009 noelbynature Posted in Burma (Myanmar) No Comments »
The restoration of a 250-year-old building in the ancient city of Bagan is nearing completion, with the aid of public donations.
In Bagan, donors work to save a rare wooden gem
The Myanmar Times, 25 October 2009
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October 29th, 2009 noelbynature Posted in Burma (Myanmar), Thailand No Comments »
A Thai princess lends her royal support to the Viang Ta Kian site in Chiang Mai, an ancient town that was ruled by both the Burmese and the Lanna kingdoms. A museum is planned for the site to consolidate the artefacts found in the area.
Preserving the Priceless
18 October 2009
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September 30th, 2009 noelbynature Posted in Burma (Myanmar) No Comments »
Can anyone help with this question? In 1944, the Australian paper The Argus published a short note about the theft of a gold disc 25′ in diameter from a temple in Burma by the Japanese Occupation army (“Japanese Steal Huge Gold Disc From Temple in Burma”, The Argus, February 10, 1944, page 12). FOK (name withheld on request), a German journalist is looking for information about the name of the temple and the current whereabouts of the gold disc.
If you have any information about the matter, kindly contact FOK here.
