Ruins of the Buddhist Vihara at Paharpur World Heritage Site

Official name

Ruins of the Buddhist Vihara at Paharpur | UNESCO

Country

Bangladesh | Map

Continent

Asia

Location

Naogaon Subdivision of Rajshahi District
25.3330° Lat, 88.9833° Lon | Map

Code

322

Time Zone

Asia/Dhaka (+06, +0600)

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Category

Cultural

Description

Inscribed 1985. Evidence of the rise of Mahayana Buddhism in Bengal from the 7th century onwards, Somapura Mahavira, or the Great Monastery, was a renowned intellectual centre until the 12th century. Its layout perfectly adapted to its religious function, this monastery-city represents a unique artistic achievement. With its simple, harmonious lines and its profusion of carved decoration, it influenced Buddhist architecture as far away as Cambodia.