Amerapoora: Sindu Shwe koo Pagoda c. 1855

"Amerapoora: Sindu Shwe koo Pagoda" is a photograph taken by Linnaeus Tripe, a renowned photographer, around 1855. The image captures the Sindu Shwe koo Pagoda in Amerapoora, Burma (now Myanmar), showcasing its intricate architecture and surrounding landscape. The pagoda, with its tiered structure and numerous small spires, dominates the foreground, while a reclining lion sculpture stands in the right portion of the image, hinting at the rich cultural heritage of the location. Tripe's photograph offers a glimpse into the architectural grandeur and the serene atmosphere of this important Burmese religious site.