The ancient city of Bagan, was the political, economic, and cultural center of the Bagan Kingdom from approximately 1044 to 1287 CE. The rulers of Bagan oversaw the construction of over 5,000 religious monuments over an area covering about 65 square kilometers on the Bagan plains. More than 2,000 of the original  structures have survived in varying states of repair until the present and can be found in the Bagan Archaeological Zone. Constructed in the early 12th century, Loka Hteik Pan, meaning 'adorning the top of the world,' is known for the exemplary Burmese sacred art and murals adorning the temple walls.
