Takht-i-Bahi and Sahr-i-Bahlol
- States
- Pakistan
- Category
- Cultural
- Year
- 1980
- Location
- North West Frontier Province
- Region
- Asia & Pacific
- Coordinates
- 34.32083333, 71.94583333
- Last Visited
- Not visited yet
- UNESCO ID
- 140
- WH Site
- 140
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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.