More Maps on Earthquake Damage to Heritage and Cultural Sites

The United Nations Satellite Centre (UNOSAT) has been assessing heritage and cultural sites through remote sensing analysis, given the location of epicentre near the historic cities Sagaing and Mandalay. 5 latest maps cover probable damage at the following sites:

  • Pyu Ancient Cities: Halin – No visible damage
  • Pyu Ancient Cities: Beikthano – No visible damage
  • Bagan: Component 6 – No visible damage
  • Mon Cities: Bago, Hanthawaddy – No visible damage
  • Paleik – 26 damaged cultural heritage locations / 14 possible damage

Please Note: This is a preliminary analysis based on satellite imagery and has not yet been validated in the field. UNOSAT welcomes ground feedback to refine the assessment.

Download the maps on MIMU website.