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Schwidmet Paya (built late 20th century)
The Schwidmet Paya is on the road from the new Mandalay International Airport, about 22 mi (35 km) south of the city, that opened in September, 2000. It is a huge modern facility that seems built for long into the future.
Consequently new construction has sprung up along the road. The Schwidmet is one such structure and is located about halfway between the airport and the and Mandalay. It is a a large octagonal structure on five levels with a gilded corncob-styled amalaka, or clasp from which the finial arises, and topped by the traditional hti, or sacred parasol.
Bibliography:
All images copyright 2002 by Professor Robert D. Fiala of Concordia University, Nebraska, USA
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