Formerly known as Prome, the town Pyay in ancient times was known as Srikshetra (Thayaykhittaya).
About 170 miles north of Yangon. Pyay lies by the Ayeyarwaddy River and it is the Second biggest producer of paddy after Ayeyarwaddy Region. The British Irrawaddy flotilla Company established the town in late 18000s on the Ayeyarwady River as a trans-shipment point for cargos between upper and lower Myanmar. It is also called ‘Pyi’ by the locals meaning ‘country’ in Myanmar Language.
Srikshetra was founded by King Duttabaung in BC 343-373 and was the capital of the new Pyu dynasty of Vikrma. The ancient Pyu capital of Srikshetra is located 8 kilometer to the southeast of modern Pyay. It is one of the interesting places to visit in pyay because of their historical importance and archaeological sites. Continue reading Pyay (Prome) – The Ancient City of Srikshetra Dynasty from Myanmar (Burma)
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