Pyay (Prome)
 The
ancient capital of Thiri Kettaya was the Pyu capital until the
8th century finally  destroyed by King Anawratha from Bagan in
11th century. Situate about 180 miles to the east on the Yangon
on the bank of the Ayeyarwady river on Yangon - Bagan road. Rich
in its historical importance and archaeological sites. Pyay
also is an important commercial center for trade between the
Ayeyarwady Delta,central, upper Myanmar and the Rakhine state.
Several trains run daily from Yangon ever since the first
railway line served in Myanmar in 1877. There is an ancient city
of Thayeikhittaya or Sriketra approximately 8 km. Records
indicate that the Sriketra was founded shortly after the great
Buddhist Council, held in 443 BC.
The remains of the city cover about 19 square km, an area that
was entirely walled in ancient times. Now the ruins are hidden
behind thickets of thorny bushes. Sriketra was the largest and
most elaborate city built by the ancient Pyu. It was the capital
of the Pyu from the 5th until the 15th Century. Excavation work
is being carried out at Beikthano near present day Beikthano to
verify the site of the previous capital. The museum contains
plenty of other objects such as Bu  ddha images, clay votive
tablets, bronze figures of musicians and dancers, some coins and
artwork rendered in stone and various other materials.
Ahkauktaung
Recently discovered ancient site meaning "custom post" was
discover by the west bank of Ayeyarwady river. Famous for it's
numerous Bhddha statues of different size and posture curved on
the rocky bank of the river. Ahkauktaung is a perfect day boat
trip from Pyay. On the way back may stop over at Myoma village
where you will find a tradition handloom weaving process.
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