Takht-i-Bahi

archaeological site in Mardan
#1 in Mardan / #36 in Pakistan
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by Asif Nawaz
/ CC BY-SA 3.0

Takht-i-Bahi is an ancient Buddhist monastic complex located near Mardan in the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province of Pakistan. Founded in the early 1st century CE, it is considered one of the most well-preserved Buddhist monasteries in the region. The complex is situated on a hill, providing a strategic vantage point and a serene environment for meditation and monastic life. It includes stupas, monastic cells, assembly halls, and other structures that showcase the architectural ingenuity of the Gandhara civilization.


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