Kyaukthittar Pagoda

Kyaukthittar Pagoda
Religion
AffiliationTheravada Buddhism
Location
LocationKyaukse, Mandalay Region
CountryMyanmar
Shown within Myanmar
Geographic coordinates21°36′7.28″N 96°8′43.01″E / 21.6020222°N 96.1452806°E / 21.6020222; 96.1452806
Architecture
FounderAlaungsithu or
Swa Saw Ke
Groundbreaking11th century or
14th century
Specifications
Lengtharound 60 feet
Widtharound 60 feet

Kyaukthittar Pagoda (ကျောက်သေတ္တာစေတီ; lit.'The Stone Chest Pagoda') is a stone-based Buddhist stupa situated at an elevation of approximately 350 feet on the slope of Kyaukse Hill in Myanmar. The pagoda is constructed atop a large rock formation that resembles the appearance of the famous Kyaiktiyo Pagoda. The stone has a circumference of about 60 feet. Its stone base and elevated position make it a notable religious and cultural site in the region.