Buddhist Ruins of Takht-i-Bahi and Neighbouring City Remains at Sahr-i-Bahlol World Heritage Site

Official name

Buddhist Ruins of Takht-i-Bahi and Neighbouring City Remains at Sahr-i-Bahlol | UNESCO

Country

Pakistan | Map

Continent

Asia

Location

North West Frontier Province
34.3208° Lat, 71.9458° Lon | Map

Code

140

Time Zone

Asia/Karachi (PKT, +0500)

Current Time

Category

Cultural

Description

Inscribed 1980. The Buddhist monastic complex of Takht-i-Bahi (Throne of Origins) was founded in the early 1st century. Owing to its location on the crest of a high hill, it escaped successive invasions and is still exceptionally well preserved. Nearby are the ruins of Sahr-i-Bahlol, a small fortified city dating from the same period.