Thursday, September 15, 2011

paharpur buddhist monastery

Paharpur Buddhist monastery is a tourist spot in Bangladesh. It is located in the rajshahi district, of Bangladesh. King Dharma pal established this monastery in 7th century. The main monument is in the center of this monastery. The total area of this monastery is 27 acres of land. The temple design is influenced by the those of South-East Asia, especially Myanmar and Java. It is one of the most important archeological sites in Bangladesh.  It was designated a UNESCO world heritage site in 1985.

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