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Myanmar - Ancient cities of Upper Myanmar: Mingun (Imagery Analysis: 30/03/2025, Published: 07/04/2025 V1)

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Satellite-detected damage in the UNESCO Tentative List Site component Mingun as of 3 April 2025

This map shows locations where damage was detected based on a very high resolution satellite image collected 3 April 2025 when compared to very high resolution satellite imagery from 23 March 2025. The USGS shake map indicates the intensity of the earthquake measured 8.0-8.5 in this area.

Across the site, 4 damaged buildings within the cultural site were detected, including the Hsinbyume Pagoda, Mingun Pahtodawgyi (inset 1) and Sat Taw Yar Pagoda (inset 2).

This is a preliminary analysis and has not yet been validated in the field. Please send ground feedback to the United Nations Satellite Centre (UNOSAT).