On 24 August 2016 , a major earthquake hit central Burma and again did major damage in Bagan ; this time almost 400 temples were destroyed . The Sulamani and Myauk Guni ( North Guni ) were severely damaged . The Bagan Archaeological Department has started a survey and reconstruction effort with the help of UNESCO experts . Visitors are prohibited from entering 33 damaged temples
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August 2016 Myanmar earthquake
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