Exploring the World's Largest Book: Kuthodaw Pagoda's Marvel

The Kuthadao Pagoda in Myanmar is home to the world's largest book, consisting of 730 marble tablets inscribed with Buddha's teachings in Pali. Built in 1857, the pagoda's tablets were originally adorned with jewels and gold ink, which were stolen during the British invasion in the 1880s. Today, the inscriptions are preserved with black ink, allowing continued access to the teachings.

What makes the Kuthadao Pagoda unique in the world?

• It is the tallest pagoda in Myanmar.

• It is surrounded by the world's largest book.

• It was built by a famous king.

• It is made entirely of gold.

What do the 730 white stupas around the Kuthadao Pagoda contain?

• Statues of Buddha

• Golden bells

• Marble tablets with Buddha's teachings

• Ancient relics

In which language are the teachings on the marble tablets written?

• Sanskrit

• Pali

• Burmese

• Tibetan

What happened to the original gold ink and jewels on the tablets?

• They were preserved in a museum.

• They were melted down to create new artifacts.

• They were stolen during the British invasion.

• They were sold to fund the temple's restoration.

How are the inscriptions on the tablets preserved today?

• They are rewritten every year.

• They are protected by glass cases.

• They are filled with black ink.

• They are covered with a protective coating.