Buddhist Monuments at Sanchi
Overview
On a hill overlooking the plain and about 40 km from Bhopal, the site of Sanchi comprises a group of Buddhist monuments (monolithic pillars, palaces, temples and monasteries) all in different states of conservation most of which date back to the 2nd and 1st centuries B.C. It is the oldest Buddhist sanctuary in existence and was a major Buddhist centre in India until the 12th century A.D.
About Buddhist Monuments at Sanchi
Sanchi Stupa is a Buddhist complex, famous for its Great Stupa, on a hilltop at Sanchi Town in Raisen District of the State of Madhya Pradesh, India. It is located, about 23 kilometers from Raisen town, the district headquarter and 46 kilometres (29 mi) north-east of Bhopal, capital of Madhya Pradesh.
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- Countries
- India
- ISO Codes
- IN
- Coordinates
- 23.4794, 77.7397
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