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It was built by a sayadaw named Padugyi Thangayaza (though the date was given variously as 687, 1005, 1050 and 1085) . It lies on Sagaing Hills. He was one reputed to have made silver and gold by alchemy.
It was called U-min-thonze (30 tunnels) to mark Buddha’s ten paramis and 30 variants.Also in commemoration of 45 years Buddha spent as time to give sermons, inside were placed 45 statues of Buddha. Reference 1. Ancient Pagodas in Myanmar Vol I , Jan 2003, by Myat Min Hlaing |
