Koe-Tthaung was hit harder than other Mrauk U structures due to its soft sandstone material. This particular building material is far less sturdy than the commonly used hewn stone. King Dikkha demanded the temple be finished in six months — he had smallpox and wanted to see it completed before his death. So instead of ferrying the hewn stone brick from its source some eighty miles away, the decision was made to use the closer sourced sandstone.
The terrace that still remains is quite spectacular. A roofed passageway lined with Buddha statues surrounds the large pagoda at the center. These arched corridors offer a cool relief from the midday sun, where geckos can be found lounging on the many remaining Buddha statues.