Beikthano Archaeological Museum opens daily

THE Beikthano Archaeological Museum in the ancient Beikthano cultural zone, a UNESCO World Heritage-listed site, about 12 miles from west of Taungdwingyi township of Magway Region was constructed on 12 July 2004. The construction was completed on 30 November 2007, and the museum was opened to the public on 1 September 2008.
The Beikthano museum features booths of stone, iron and bronze eras, fossil fuels, traditional houses, the Beikthano ancient city map, the history of the city, significant characteristics of Pyu, pre-historical evidence of old Beikthano city, literature explored in Beikthano, Pyu literary writing style, bricks of Pyu era, vase, bronze Buddha statue, bird-shaped urn, model building for the burring urn, royal architectural pieces of evidence, city wall and barrier (model), bowl-shaped urn, coins and beads of Pyu.
The Beikthano Archaeological Museum is established as per the policy of the Ministry of Culture to explore, conserve and improve Myanmar’s cultural heritage, and to cherish the country and people by doing so.
The museum is open free for the public from 9:30 am to 4:30 pm daily except Mondays and public holidays. — Naung Naung (Beikthano Myay)/KTZH

Source: The Global New Light of Myanmar