These stunning photos capture what life was like in Burma under British Rule more than a century ago.
Burma, which became Myanmar in 1989, was a British colony from 1824 until 1948 when the country was granted independence after the turbulence of the Second World War.
The remarkable images, taken by German photographer Adolphe Philip Klier at the start of the 20th Century, give a fascinating insight into Burma and how its people lived at the turn of the 19th Century.
An enraptured audience enjoy a puppet show in Burma. The photo is part of a 1900 series shot by German photographer Adolphe Philip Klier which shows how the Burmese people live under British rule
In a scene that wouldn't be out of place in Oxford or Cambridge, an exciting boat race caught on film in Burma around 1900, during British rule of the south east Asian country
This stunning photo shows a huntsman aiming for the kill. The man seems completely unaware of the German photographer as he poses for the photo while holding his bow
This delightful photo shows Burmese people in full festival dress. The glamorous photo highlights the different ways of life for Burmese citizens in the country
A buffalo pulling a cart and farmer. Klier photographed a vast range of subjects, from distinctive architecture to life in Burma's most rural regions
Burmese Buddhist Priests guarding the temple. Burma was one of the first countries in South East Asia to accept Budhism and the photos show the importance placed on the religion
Young Burmese join older worshippers in a morning prayer. Buddhism is the national religion in Burma, now Myanmar, and these photos show how important the religion was to the people in 1900
With boat races, puppet shows and flowing festival dresses, the influence of the British on the country seems clear.
However, the images also give an insight into the importance of religion to the people of Burma, with the nation being one of the first South East Asian countries to adopt Buddhism.
Photos show Buddhist monks guarding a temple and teaching young novices about the ways of their faith.
Other photos show young people joining their elders in praying outside of a temple and dutiful young monks collecting alms.
Klier photographed a vast range of subjects, from distinctive architecture to life in Burma's most rural regions.
Some snaps show workers toiling in the fields, buffaloes pulling carts and farmers pounding rice for both food and trade.
This incredible photo shows some of the breathtaking temples in Burma, now Myanmar, and shows how big of an impact religion had on its people, with Buddhist monks revered
Although the German photographer took some incredible photos, he also managed to paint a picture of everyday life in Burma. Here, Burmese labourers pound rice for food and distribution
Buddhist monks and Buddhism were a major theme of the photo series. Here, Young Buddhist lean the peaceful ways of their faith while paying their respects to the older monks
