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takht i bahi and sahr i bahlol


states: [pakistan]

category: cultural

year: 1980

location: North West Frontier Province

region: Asia and the Pacific

latitude/longitude: 34.3208333300, 71.9458333300

Takht I Bahi And Sahr I Bahlol

Takht-i-Bahi and Sahr-i-Bahlol, a UNESCO World Heritage site in Pakistan, represent a well-preserved Buddhist monastic complex from the 1st to 7th centuries CE. Takht-i-Bahi features a hilltop monastery with intricately designed stupas, meditation cells, and assembly halls, showcasing ancient Buddhist architecture and urban planning. Nearby, Sahr-i-Bahlol contains archaeological remains of a thriving settlement linked to the monastery, offering insights into the region’s historical and religious significance. Together, they highlight the cultural and spiritual legacy of early Buddhism in South Asia.

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