29K views · 325 reactions | Naypyidaw, the capital city of Myanmar, was constructed on undeveloped land between 2002 and 2012. It became the capital in 2006, replacing Yangon as a more centrally located and less congested location for government offices. The city is divided into a number of zones, including military, diplomatic, ministry, hotel and residential, with about 924,000 inhabitants. 19.747500°, 96.115000° Source imagery: Google Timelapse | Daily Overview | Facebook

24K views · 121 reactions | Myanmar’s Capital: Fortress of Authoritarianism Naypyitaw’s brief history charts Myanmar’s political evolution through dictatorship, reform, and renewed repression, raising the question: should it remain the capital? #Myanmar #Naypyitaw #capital #MinAungHlaing #military #junta #general #politics #democracy #AungSanSuuKyi #NLD #USDP #parliament #history #evolution #revolution #dictatorship #OpinionTalk | The Irrawaddy - English Edition | Facebook

Inwa; Amazing Myanmar 🧡 Inwa, historically known as Ava, was a significant capital of Myanmar (Burma) from 1365 to 1842, serving as the seat of power during five distinct periods. It was strategically located at the confluence of the Irrawaddy and Myitnge rivers in Upper Burma, making it a center for rice cultivation and trade. The site of Inwa was originally considered for a capital by King Thihathu in 1310 but was founded by his descendant, Thado Minbya, in 1365. Throughout its history, Inwa

Bagan; Amazing Myanmar 🧡 Bagan, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Myanmar, is one of the world's most breathtaking archaeological wonders. Once the capital of the Pagan Kingdom (9th–13th centuries), this ancient city boasts over 2,000 surviving temples, stupas, and pagodas, spread across a vast plain along the Irrawaddy River. Known for its stunning sunrises and sunsets, Bagan's landscape transforms into a mystical sea of golden spires and misty ruins. The most famous structures include Ananda Te