Conservation of the Mid-19th-Century Teak Wood Shwe-nandaw Kyaung (Monastery) in Mandalay, Phase 3

This project, which continues work begun under previous AFCP grants, involves the conservation of the building’s north veranda, staircase, and roof.

The mid-19th-century teak wood Shwe nandaw Kyaung is the only remaining structure of the former royal palace in Mandalay. [Photo credit: Project organizer]

Project Details


Location: Myanmar [Burma], South-Eastern Asia, Asia Organiser(s): World Monuments Fund Funder(s): U.S. Ambassadors Fund for Cultural Preservation Funding received: $300,000 (USD) Commencement Date: 10/2019 Project Status: Active
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