Somapura Mahavihara facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Somapura Mahavihara * |
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| Country |  Bangladesh |
| Type | Cultural |
| Criteria | i, ii, iv |
| Reference | 322 |
| Region ** | Asia-Pacific |
| Coordinates | 25°01′52″N 88°58′38″E / 25.031095°N 88.977284°E |
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Somapura Mahavihara (Sanskrit; Bengali: সোমপুর মহাবিহার Shompur Môhabihar) in Paharpur, Badalgachhi Upazila, Naogaon District, Bangladesh is among the best known Buddhist viharas in the Indian subcontinent. It is one of the most important archaeological sites in the country. It was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1985.
Images for kids
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Site map
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Top view
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Structures in Somapura Mahavihara complex
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Bottom of Central Shrine
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Model by Mohammed Ali Naqi
See also
In Spanish: Somapura Mahavihara para niños
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