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Somapura Mahavihara

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Rank: 1001 UNESCO
Wonder Type: Cultural
Country: Bangladesh
Description:
Evidence of the rise of Mahayana Buddhism in Bengal from the 7th century onwards, Somapura Mahavira, or the Great Monastery, was a renowned intellectual centre until the 12th century. Its layout perfectly adapted to its religious function, this monastery-city represents a unique artistic achievement. With its simple, harmonious lines and its profusion of carved decoration, it influenced Buddhist architecture as far away as Cambodia. [More Details]
This article uses material from UNESCO World Heritage List article "Somapura Mahavihara", which is released under the Creative Commons Attribution-Share-Alike 3.0 IGO License.