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, 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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