U Thant Mausoleum
As the final resolution of the U Thant Funeral Crisis, the U Thant Mausoleum was built one year after the crisis, in 1975. Today, it is placed near the Shwedagon Pagoda. The case of U Thant’s funeral depicts the depths and importance of ceremonies for the community and, on the other side, the bias and unjust treatment of the military regime towards statemen. However, the case is evident in the fight for respect for respected statemen by the people.
Key notion9/11 for Myanmar People
Civic Space Category religious/ memorial
Built1975
Date of Incident1970s ?
Location AdressShwedagon Pagoda Road
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