On the Road to Hanlin

Signage on the road to Hanlin, one of the Pyu Ancient Cities, located in Myanmar, formerly known as Burma, in Southeast Asia. Hanlin, along with Beikthano and Sri Ksetra, was inscribed as UNESCO World Heritage Site #1444 in 2014.

Old Wood Bridge in Burma

Old wood bridge on the road to Hanlin, one of the Pyu Ancient Cities, located in Myanmar, formerly known as Burma, in Southeast Asia. Hanlin, along with Beikthano and Sri Ksetra, was inscribed as UNESCO World Heritage Site #1444 in 2014.

Burmese Cow Herder Guides his Cattle to a Greener Pasture

A Burmese cow herder guiding his cattle across the road to Hanlin to a greener pasture. This rural road passes through the area of Hanlin Pyu Ancient City, (UNESCO World Heritage Site #1444) in northern Myanmar, formerly known as Burma. Farmers continue to raise crops and livestock around the ancient ruins as people have been doing for centuries.

Entrance to Pyu Ancient City - Hanlin

Entrance to the archaeological site at Hanlin, one of the Pyu Ancient Cities. The site is located in Myanmar, formerly known as Burma, in Southeast Asia. Hanlin, along with Beikthano and Sri Ksetra, was inscribed as UNESCO World Heritage Site #1444 in 2014.

Entrance Sign at Pyu Ancient Cities - Hanlin

Entrance sign for the archaeological site at Hanlin, one of the Pyu Ancient Cities. The site is located in Myanmar, formerly known as Burma, in Southeast Asia. Hanlin, along with Beikthano and Sri Ksetra, was inscribed as UNESCO World Heritage Site #1444 in 2014.

Archaeological Maps of Hanlin

Maps hanging in the center of Hanlin town, detailing the archaeological sites of the surrounding area. Hanlin is located in northern Myanmar, formerly known as Burma, in Southeast Asia. In 2014, Hanlin, along with Beikthano and Sri Ksetra, was inscribed as Pyu Ancient Cities, and designated UNESCO World Heritage Site #1444.

Hanlin Archaeological Museum

Hanlin Archaeological Museum welcomes visitors to view exhibits of pottery, carved stone relics and other finds from the site. Hanlin is located in northern Myanmar, in Southeast Asia. In 2014, Hanlin, along with Beikthano and Sri Ksetra, was inscribed as Pyu Ancient Cities, and designated UNESCO World Heritage Site #1444.

Herder with his Cows Walking Passed the Hanlin Museum

Hanlin Archaeological Museum welcomes visitors to view exhibits of pottery, carved stone relics and other finds from the site. Hanlin is located in the rural countryside of northern Myanmar, in Southeast Asia. In 2014, Hanlin, along with Beikthano and Sri Ksetra, was inscribed as Pyu Ancient Cities, and designated UNESCO World Heritage Site #1444.

Front Entrance of the Hanlin Museum

Hanlin Archaeological Museum welcomes visitors to view exhibits of pottery, carved stone relics and other finds from the site. Hanlin is located in the rural countryside of northern Myanmar, in Southeast Asia. In 2014, Hanlin, along with Beikthano and Sri Ksetra, was inscribed as Pyu Ancient Cities, and designated UNESCO World Heritage Site #1444.

Carved Rock Shards Unearthed at Pyu Ancient City - Hanlin

Carved rock shards unearthed in the Pyu Ancient City at Hanlin. Hanlin is located in the rural countryside of northern Myanmar, in Southeast Asia. In 2014, Hanlin, along with Beikthano and Sri Ksetra, was inscribed as UNESCO World Heritage Site #1444.

Pyu Stone Inscription

Stone inscription unearthed in the Pyu Ancient City at Hanlin. This stone represents evidence of the language and literature from this ancient civilization. Hanlin is located in the rural countryside of northern Myanmar, in Southeast Asia. In 2014, Hanlin, along with Beikthano and Sri Ksetra, was inscribed as UNESCO World Heritage Site #1444.

Brick Stupas at Hanlin

A road winding passed brick Buddhist stupas at Hanlin. Hanlin is located in the rural countryside of northern Myanmar, in Southeast Asia. In 2014, Hanlin, along with Beikthano and Sri Ksetra, was inscribed as UNESCO World Heritage Site #1444.

Remains of the Ancient Brick Walled City

Remains of the Pyu ancient brick-walled city at Hanlin in northern Myanmar. Hanlin, along with Beikthano and Sri Ksetra, was inscribed as UNESCO World Heritage Site #1444 in 2014.

Brick and Painted Stupas at Hanlin

Brick Buddhist stupas at Hanlin. Hanlin is located in the rural countryside of northern Myanmar, in Southeast Asia. In 2014, Hanlin, along with Beikthano and Sri Ksetra, was inscribed as UNESCO World Heritage Site #1444.

Painted Brick Stupa on a Hill

Painted brick Buddhist stupa at Hanlin. Hanlin is located in the rural countryside of northern Myanmar, in Southeast Asia. In 2014, Hanlin, along with Beikthano and Sri Ksetra, was inscribed as UNESCO World Heritage Site #1444.

Remains of the Ancient Brick Walled City II

Remains of the Pyu ancient brick-walled city at Hanlin in northern Myanmar. Hanlin, along with Beikthano and Sri Ksetra, was inscribed as UNESCO World Heritage Site #1444 in 2014.

Traffic on the Dirt Byways at Hanlin Site

Exploring the Pyu ancient brick-walled city at Hanlin in northern Myanmar. Hanlin, along with Beikthano and Sri Ksetra, was inscribed as UNESCO World Heritage Site #1444 in 2014.

Carting Crops through the Ancient Pyu Kingdom

Two young Burmese men carting their harvested crop to town. This dirt road passes through the area of Hanlin Pyu Ancient City, (UNESCO World Heritage Site #1444) in northern Myanmar, Burma. Farmers continue to raise crops around the ancient ruins as people have been doing for centuries.

Du Tin Pond at Hanlin Heritage Site

Remains of a water system used by the Pyu Kingdom at Hanlin in northern Myanmar. Hanlin, along with Beikthano and Sri Ksetra, was inscribed as UNESCO World Heritage Site #1444 in 2014.

Remains of the Ancient Brick Walled City III

Remains of the Pyu ancient brick-walled city at Hanlin in northern Myanmar. Hanlin, along with Beikthano and Sri Ksetra, was inscribed as UNESCO World Heritage Site #1444 in 2014.

Remains of the Ancient Brick Walled City IV

Remains of the Pyu ancient brick-walled city at Hanlin in northern Myanmar. Hanlin, along with Beikthano and Sri Ksetra, was inscribed as UNESCO World Heritage Site #1444 in 2014.

Remains of the Ancient Brick Walled City V

Remains of the Pyu ancient brick-walled city at Hanlin in northern Myanmar. Hanlin, along with Beikthano and Sri Ksetra, was inscribed as UNESCO World Heritage Site #1444 in 2014.

Remains of the Ancient Brick Walled City VI

Remains of the Pyu ancient brick-walled city at Hanlin in northern Myanmar. Hanlin, along with Beikthano and Sri Ksetra, was inscribed as UNESCO World Heritage Site #1444 in 2014.

Ancient Pyu Burial Site

Ancient Pyu burial site at Hanlin in northern Myanmar. Hanlin, along with Beikthano and Sri Ksetra, was inscribed as UNESCO World Heritage Site #1444, Pyu Ancient Cities, in 2014.