An ancient building, later proved as a religious edifice, has been unearthed in Myanmar's old city of Pinle in Mandalay division's Kyaukse, the official daily New Light of Myanmar reported Wednesday.

The religious edifice was discovered by a group of researchers from the Archaeology, National Museum and Library Department based in Nay Pyi Taw when they were carrying out excavation work in the area for over one month from June 6 to July 12.

The report claimed that the unearthed building is similar to some religious ones excavated earlier from ancient Pyu, Beikthanoe and Srikhattara cities.

Meanwhile, Myanmar held a paper reading session on archaeological evidences in Nay Pyi Taw early this month, aimed at enhancing research work with the sector.

The research paper reading session, organized by the Ministry of Culture, involved resources persons from Myanmar Historical Mission, National Culture and Fine Arts Universities in Yangon and Mandalay, Archaeology, National Museum and Library Department as well as a foreign academician.

In 2009, Myanmar found some more evidences on both Bronze Age and Iron Age after excavating areas in Thazi township, central Mandalay division, proving that Myanmar passed through both Bronze Age and Iron Age in the ancient time.