The reconstruction of the tooth relic building of Inwa is incorporating original artworks from three eras, Bo Shake (Yadanapura), a historian and author, told The Global New Light of Myanmar (GNLM).

Excavations revealed foundation bricks believed to date from the reign of King Hsinbyushin, lotus motifs and diamond carvings from the reign of King Bagyidaw and marble lions from the King Nyaungdon era.

“When we excavated for the reconstruction, we found original foundation bricks, lotus motifs, lion statues, and diamond-patterned carvings – artworks from three different eras. Some were found intact, and some were broken. We are repairing the broken pieces and reinstalling them. We are rebuilding it as close to the original style as possible,” he said.

The project is currently 80 per cent complete and is expected to reach 100 per cent by the end of May, and the estimated cost is over K600 million. The tower stands 70 feet and six inches high with a foundation base of 33 feet. It is supervised by donor Dr Hla Myint, owner of Lin Yaung Win Co, architect U Win Maung (Tampawady), engineer U Zaw Win and Bo Shake (Yadanapura).

The reconstruction began following a ground-breaking ceremony in December of last year, with official permission from the Department of Archaeology and the National Museum.

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