In 1821, the 16th century AD
wooden
Bagaya Kyaung monastery
in
Inwa
(fig.)
was burnt in a fire.
Despite
later renovations, soot and black residue from
the fire is still visible on large parts of the wooden structure
today.
Some parts, like this
wooden enclosure, show only minor effects from the
blaze.
Bagaya Kyaung
(wood carvings)
Bagaya Kyaung
(wood carvings)
Though, other parts, such
as this door panel, have been burnt to near
charcoal
status.