East of Htilominlo, the 11thcentury Gubyauknge, one of Bagan’s oldest temples, retains some fine original stuc- cowork on its exterior. A pair of nats, or nature spirits, flank the door way to the main shrine, reflecting the syncretic nature of Buddhism in the medieval city.
Gubyaukgyi, a stone’s throw northeast, is a 13thcentury building with a distinctive, pyramidal sanctuary tower surmounting its roof. Usually called the Wetkyin Gubyaukgyi to distinguish it from its name- sake in Myinkaba, the temple retains some fine mural traces around the entrance ceiling.