La cloche de Mingun est une cloche située à Mingun, région de Sagaing, au Myanmar. Il est situé à environ 11 kilomètres au nord de Mandalay, sur la rive ouest de la rivière Irrawaddy. C'était la cloche la plus lourde au monde à plusieurs reprises dans l'histoire. Le poids de la cloche est de 55,555 viss (90,718 kilogrammes ou 199,999 livres). Le diamètre extérieur du bord de la cloche est de 4,95 m (16 pieds 3 pouces). La hauteur de la cloche est de 3,66 m (12,0 pieds) à l'extérieur et de 3,51 m (11,5 pieds) à l'intérieur. La circonférence extérieure au niveau de la jante est de 15,469 m (50,75 pieds). La cloche est de 6 à 12 pouces (

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• Dimensions: 3286 x 5012 px | 27,8 x 42,4 cm | 11 x 16,7 inches | 300dpi
• Date de la prise de vue: 6 octobre 2014
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The Mingun Bell is a bell located in Mingun, Sagaing Region, Myanmar. It is located approximately 11 km (6.8 mi) north of Mandalay on the western bank of the Irrawaddy River. It was the heaviest functioning bell in the world at several times in history. The weight of the bell is 55, 555 viss (90, 718 kilograms or 199, 999 pounds). The outer diameter of the rim of the bell is 16 feet 3 inches (4.95 m). The height of the bell is 12.0 feet (3.66 m) feet on the exterior and 11.5 feet (3.51 m) in the interior. The outside circumference at the rim is 50.75 feet (15.469 m). The bell is 6 to 12 inches (15–30 cm) thick and stands 20.7 feet (6.31 m) high from the rim to the top. The bell is uncracked and in good ringing condition. The bell does not have a clanger but is rung by striking the outer edge. Casting of the bell started in 1808 and was finished by 1810. King Bodawpaya (r. 1782–1819) had this gigantic bell cast to go with his huge stupa, Mingun Pahtodawgyi. The bell was said to have been cast on the opposite side of the river and was transported by using two boats, which after crossing the river, proceeded up two specially built canals. The canals were then dammed and the bell was lifted by raising the water level by the addition of earth into the blocked canal. In this way the bell was originally suspended. The Mingun Bell was knocked off its supports as a result of a large earthquake on 23 March 1839. It was resuspended by the Irrawaddy Flotilla Company in March 1896 using screw jacks and levers using funds from public subscription.

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