Burma's Ancient Royal Capital Bagan

Burma's ancient royal capital Bagan is home to more than 3,000 temples and shrines. (D. Schearf/VOA)

Hot air balloons carry tourists over Bagan's temples and shrines. (D. Schearf/VOA)

Tourists watch the sun rise over Bagan's temples and shrines. (D. Schearf/VOA)

Bagan has more than 3,000 temples and shrines. (D. Schearf/VOA)

Burma's government wants Bagan to be recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. (D.Schearf/VOA)

One of the thousands of historic sites in Burma's ancient royal capital Bagan. (D. Schearf/VOA)

Scaffolding is erected around one of Bagan's ancient buildings. (D. Schearf/VOA)

Workers restore an ancient structure in Bagan, Burma. (D. Schearf/VOA)