Bagan, April 17, 2026 – The Europe Today: Authorities in Myanmar have carried out herbicide treatment on vegetation growing atop four Pyu pagodas in Bagan as part of ongoing efforts to preserve the structural integrity and cultural heritage of the ancient monuments.
According to the Bagan Branch of the Department of Archaeology and National Museum and the Bagan Heritage Trust, the treatment targeted trees and plants growing on the pagodas located north of Thiripyitsaya Ward. On April 11, officials applied chemical herbicides to remove invasive species including Banyan trees, Capparis flavicans, and Capparis zeylanica, which pose risks to the long-term stability of the structures.
The initiative forms part of broader conservation efforts aimed at safeguarding Bagan’s rich historical and cultural legacy. In support of these activities, the family of U Zaw Weik and Daw Htay Win of Zaw Travel & Tours donated 500,000 Kyats to the Bagan Heritage Trust on the same day.
The Bagan Heritage Trust has previously undertaken similar preservation measures. Between July 26 and August 11, 2025, the organization successfully treated over 290 plants growing on several monuments, including Taung Bi Pitaka Taik (1969), the northern wall of Sulamani Temple, Temple No. 1152, Tabatkyay Pagoda, Lawka Okshaung Gu Temple, Temple No. 1468, and Temple No. 1469.
Officials confirmed that conservation work is ongoing, with continued efforts planned to protect additional pagodas and ensure the long-term preservation of Bagan’s archaeological heritage.
