A large chunk of center city real estate is carved out for the old royal palace, built by King Mindon around 1859. It's a huge square of land, surrounded by a moat and thick, brick walls. In dusty morning light, the place takes on an old time postcard look.
Gazing across the still water.
One of the entry gates and a bridge crossing the moat.
A walk along the outer wall.
The big wall is impressive, double height brick topped with ramparts. Inside the compound. Beyond the core palace buildings, there's plenty of room for a military base, including barracks and a field in need of some irrigation.
A gate, from across the moat.
Gazing across the still water.
One of the entry gates and a bridge crossing the moat.
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The big wall is impressive, double height brick topped with ramparts. Inside the compound. Beyond the core palace buildings, there's plenty of room for a military base, including barracks and a field in need of some irrigation.
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