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Somapura Mahavihara through time

Now Paharpur, Naogaon, Rajshahi, Bangladesh

UNESCO World Heritage Site

  1. Theme 9 · 5th century BCE to 13th century CE

    Buddhism and Jainism: later development and decline

    The largest Buddhist monastery in South Asia; its cruciform plan was transmitted to Southeast Asia

  2. Theme 12b · 606 to 1036 CE

    North India: Harsha, Palas, Pratiharas

    Built by Dharmapala, the largest Buddhist monastery complex in South Asia; its cruciform plan influenced Southeast Asian temples including Angkor