Department of Archaeology and National Museum (Bagan Branch) under the Ministry of Hotels, Tourism and Culture is conducting excavation and research into the foundation construction systems of ancient buildings in the Bagan World Heritage Site and invites researchers, students, and anyone interested in archaeological excavations to visit and study the site.

Although the architecture and artistic features of the ancient buildings in the Bagan region can be observed above ground, excavations and research are being carried out to better understand the underground foundation systems of these ancient structures.
Since 2023, excavation and research have been conducted on the foundation systems of 12 ancient buildings from different periods. In 2026, three more ancient buildings in Bagan are scheduled for excavation and research.

Researchers, students, scholars, and anyone interested in archaeological excavations are invited to visit and study the site.

The Bagan World Heritage Site preserves the heritage features of the ancient city. It is internationally recognized and valued for its unique cultural heritage. The area containing the heritage sites of Bagan is legally designated as a protected Property Area. Within this area, there are 3,595 ancient monuments, along with 242 monuments located in the buffer zone established to protect the cultural heritage, bringing the total number of monuments to 3,837. 

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