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ArchitectureMandalay Palace
Mandalay palace can be divided into three parts. Myenan Phyathat, the pointed spired pavilion, is the main throne hall for the main court assembly as well as for the important royal ceremonies. The second part is the private residential area for the monarch. The third part is the residential area of the queens and the concubines. These multi-tiered roofed pavilions are normally considered to be the pavilion for the high-rankings.
ArchitectureShwe Nandaw Kyaung
The wooden pavilion is the rectangular pavilion that is divided into two rooms, presumably the reception hall and the royal private room. The wall is divided into panels and decorated with small wooden figurines. This pavilion used to be decorated with gold leaf, that is why this pavilion had been entitled as the golden royal pavilion,. "Shwenandaw". The roofs are divided into three tiers punctuated with the neck, denoting the pavilion of the high-rankings.
