The Ruins of the Buddhist Vihara at Paharpur is a World Heritage site in Bangladesh defined by the UNESCO in 1985 and definitely a recommended cultural sightseeing location.
It is on position 848 (501) in our monthly survey..
"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."
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