Heritage Update

Documenting Myanmar’s past, shaping its future

Explore the latest insights, resources, and updates on cultural heritage in Myanmar

Heritage Update

Tracking Damage, Documenting Change, Preserving the Future

The Heritage Update page provides timely insights into the impact of the 2025 earthquake on Myanmar’s cultural heritage. Here, you’ll find reports, stories, and data drawn from the Heritage for Myanmar (HFM) application, contributed by communities, heritage professionals, and volunteers. By combining collective observations with expert analysis, this platform highlights the evolving condition of heritage sites, the urgent actions being taken, and the long-term strategies for preservation and restoration.

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Padanak Than Settawya Pagoda: Urgent Call for Protection After Earthquake Damage

Recent images and satellite data indicate severe damage to the Settawya Pagoda in the Mingun area. While photographic evidence is not entirely clear...

How to Conduct Detailed Assessments of Heritage Structures Damaged by the Earthquake

After the March 2025 earthquake, many heritage structures across Myanmar have suffered varying degrees of damage. While some sites require only...

Mandalay Earthquake, March 2025: Immediate Survey and Response for Cultural Heritage

In March 2025, an earthquake struck Mandalay, causing widespread damage to historic monuments and cultural institutions. Protecting lives remains the...

Temporary Stabilization of Ancient Structures Damaged by the Earthquake

When ancient structures are damaged by an earthquake, temporary stabilization is essential before any repair or restoration work begins. Whether a...

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