Archaeologists excavating an ancient tooth-relic building in Inwa have made another significant discovery. On 5 October, the team unearthed a historical ornamental umbrella and its pinnacle.
The find was made during a supervised restoration project aiming to return the site to its original state. While the umbrella was found in broken pieces, experts have identified it as an artifact from the era of King Bagyidaw. The pieces can be reassembled, and the seven bells attached to the umbrella have been transferred to the Inwa Museum for preservation.
This follows other recent discoveries at the site, including a marble sphinx and alms-bowl set found in September. These artifacts are also now housed in the museum. Officials state that the recovered materials provide valuable reference points for the ongoing renovation. The excavation is reported to be roughly two-thirds complete, with hopes of uncovering more sphinxes as work continues.
