Mrauku A Guide To The Heritage Of The Ancient Kingdom Lornan Lovett Robert Leslie Hudson by Lornan Lovett; Robert Leslie Hudson, Daw Khin Than, U Win Kyaing, Dr. Shikha Jain, Dr. Jacques Pierre Leider U Than Myint, Dr. Michele Romano, Mr. Massimo Sarti, Daw Nu Mra Zan instant download after payment.

Mrauk-U, the ancient capital of the Rakhine kingdom, is one of the most significant cultural heritage sites in Myanmar. It is home to an outstanding example of ancient urbanisation which includes architectural elements such as forts, temples, stupas, as well as the remains of a complex water management system. All these elements, combined with its surrounding landscape that was cleverly used as a natural fortification for the city, are distinctive features that contribute to the extraordinary value of Mrauk-U. The site is rich both in tangible and intangible cultural heritage that survived the passage of time and all the challenges that this brings to heritage preservation. However, despite its wealth of historical, cultural and religious heritage, Mrauk-U remains relatively unknown to the outside world. For several years, UNESCO has been providing technical assistance to the Department of Archaeology and National Museum of the Ministry of Religious Affairs and Culture (MORAC) to strengthen the national capacity for the conservation and management of Mrauk-U. At the same time, our efforts have also been directed at showing the historical and cultural values of Mrauk-U to the public at large and, in particular, to the people living in the local communities in and around the site as they have a crucial role to play in safeguarding it. The remains of the ancient capital of the Rakhine kingdom also tell us the story of a thriving international trade that played an important role in world history between the 15th and 18th centuries. This story also needs to be preserved for future generations, along with all the tangible heritage, especially now that Mrauk-U is beginning its journey to be inscribed in the World Heritage List.