Dhammayangyi (Bagan)

Dhammayangyi is built by a cruel king. He killed his father and took the chance while his older brother, who was next in line to be king and who happened to be out of town at that time, to usurp the throne. When he built this pagoda, he made sure that no nail, cement or plaster was used in between the bricks. Anyone caught using any of those materials would have their fingers chopped off. To build this huge pagoda in this way is really quite a remarkable feat but it’s really brutal…. This two side-by-side buddhas are found inside the pagoda. I think it is a very uncommon sight to have two buddhas seated together. In fact I think this is the first time I’ve ever seen something like this!