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Dharmarajika Stupa
Ancient Buddhist stupa and archaeological site in Punjab, Pakistan / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Dharmarajika Stupa (Urdu: دھرم راجک اسٹوپا), also referred to as the Great Stupa of Taxila, is a Buddhist stupa near Taxila, Pakistan. It was built over the relics of the Buddha by Ashoka in the 3rd century BCE.[1][2][3][4][5] The stupa, along with the large monastic complex that later developed around it, forms part of the Ruins of Taxila - which were inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1980.[6]
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![]() The Dharmarajika Stupa, Taxila | |
Location | Taxila Cantonment, Punjab |
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Coordinates | 33.73°N 72.78°E / 33.73; 72.78 |
Type | Monastery |
Part of | Taxila Ruins |
History | |
Founded | 3rd century BCE |
Site notes | |
Archaeologists | Sir John Marshall |
Official name | Taxila |
Criteria | iii, iv |
Designated | 1980 |
Reference no. | 139 |
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