The UNESCO World Heritage city of Bagan is located in Myanmar (formerly known as Burma), an Asian country in Southeast Asia. Bagan is an ancient city and an important archaeological site in Myanmar. It was the capital of the Pagan Kingdom from the 9th to the 13th centuries and is known for its vast collection of Buddhist temples, pagodas, and ruins. The historic city of Bagan was inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage site in 2019, recognizing its cultural and historical significance.