Mrauk U [a] (/ m ə ˈ r aʊ uː, ˈ m r aʊ uː / ⓘ mə-ROW-oo, MROW-oo) is a town in northern Rakhine State, Myanmar. It is the capital of Mrauk-U Township, a subregion of the Mrauk-U District. Mrauk U is culturally significant for the local Rakhine (Arakanese) people and is the location of many important

The Kingdom of Mrauk-U (Arakanese: မြောက်ဦး ဘုရင့်နိုင်ငံတော်) was a kingdom that existed on the Arakan littoral from 1429 to 1785. Based in the capital Mrauk-U, near the eastern coast of the Bay of Bengal, the kingdom ruled over what is now Rakhine State, Myanmar, and the southern part of Chittagong Division, Bangladesh.

2022年7月5日 · Mrauk-U is set in a hilly landscape in Myanmar with a range of temples that you can see, some are excavated but most are covered in nature.

The Hidden City of Myanmar. The ancient kingdom of Mrauk U welcomed Buddhists and Muslims. Now efforts to uncover its mysteries are threatened by ethnic hostilities

The abandoned city and hundreds of temples and pagodas at Mrauk U (also spelt Mrauk Oo and pronounced ‘Myow Oo’ or ‘Mrow Oo’, depending on Burmese or local Rakhine pronunciation) lie across rolling northern Rakhine State hilltops and form an awe-inspiring sight, whilst providing an experience quite unlike anything else in Myanmar.

Mrauk-U District was created when it was split off from Sittwe District. [citation needed]On December 28, 2023, during the Myanmar civil war (2021–present), the Brotherhood Alliance claimed they had seized the district's police station from the military junta. [2]

2023年1月23日 · Mrauk U, home to Myanmar’s second-most-famous archaeological site, is known for its ancient monuments made of stone bricks, which were manufactured in neighbouring villages. These monuments are even more ancient than those found in Bagan City, making Mrauk U a unique destination for travelers looking for something different than what typical ...

2024年2月6日 · Mrauk U is a hidden gem that offers a unique and off-the-beaten-path experience for travelers seeking to explore Myanmar’s rich history and cultural heritage. With its stunning temples, pagodas, and archaeological sites, Mrauk U provides a glimpse into the ancient Arakan Kingdom and its vibrant past.

Mrauk U was a maritime kingdom situated to the west of Lower Myanmar on the Bay of Bengal. King Narameikhla (ruled 1404-1434), or Min Saw Mon, established Mrauk U as the capital of the last unified Arakanese Kingdom in 1430, after 24 years of exile in Bengal. He regained control of Arakan with military assistance from the Sultanate of Bengal.

Mrauk U was the old capital of Rakhine (Arakan) Kingdom. Established in 1431 by King Min Saw Mon, the city grew to a population of 120,000 in 16th century. It was a major trading port in the Bay of Bengal, and was always crowded with foreign traders – Europeans, Arabs, Indians, Mon from Hansawaddi, Burmese from Ava.