The first structure built there was the palace in 1858.
Some say three persons had been buried alive under each gate and one at each corner of the massive wall. Four more under the Lion Throne and some more by astrological defined spots in the palace.
All together fifty-two people, a number considered by the Board of Astrologers to be auspicious. They were taken from all walks of life, it included the pregnant woman, according to the old Mongolian belief the spirits of mother and child would unite in death to form a composite strong demon.
Shwedagon Pagoda in Yangon is the most famous in the country. Every day pilgrim come from everywhere in the country and other countries to pay respect or are just curious what's up here and get a real surprise since this is huge, read more.
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