Close-up of the ruins of Takht-i-Bahi, Indo-Parthian archaeological site of an ancient Buddhist monastery in Mardan, Pakistan
Takht-i-Bahi, Mardan, Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan; December 4, 2019; Takht-i-Bahi is considered among the most imposing relics of Buddhism in all of Gandhara. It has been exceptionally well-preserved. The Buddhist monastery was founded in the 1st century CE, and was in use until the 7th century. The complex is regarded by archaeologists as being particularly representative of the architecture of Buddhist monastic centres from its era. It is UNESCO World Heritage Site.
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