Koe Thaung Pagoda

Koe Thaung Pagoda
Gerd Eichmann · CC BY-SA 4.0

Koe Thaung Pagoda (Kouthaung) is the largest Buddhist temple complex in Mrauk U, Myanmar. Constructed between 1554 and 1556 AD during the Mrauk-U Kingdom, it was commissioned by King Dikkha. The temple's name translates to "Temple of 90,000 Buddha Images," reflecting its original collection of religious statues [1].

TypeTemple complex
Period1500+ AD
CountryMyanmar
Coordinates20.5985° N, 93.2120° E

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