BAGAN, BURMA—Using brooms and their hands, soldiers and residents of an ancient Burma city famous for its historic Buddhist pagodas began cleaning up the debris Thursday from a powerful earthquake that shook the region and damaged nearly 200 temples. At least four people were killed and as many as 185 brick pagodas were damaged in Bagan after a 6.8 magnitude quake struck the area on Wednesday. Bagan is home to more than 2,200 structures, including pagodas and temples constructed from the 10th to the 14th centuries. The ancient Myauk Guni Temple suffered significant damage in the 6.8 magnitude quake. Locals are worried that the damage to the pagodas and temples will impact tourism in the area.

Source: thestar August 25, 2016 13:52 UTC