buddhist monastery of Takht i Bahi Pakistan

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One of the most complete early Buddhist monasteries in Pakistan this Gandharan example dates from the 1st to 7th century AD On top of a hill near the town of Mardan the monastic complex is well preserved containing monks cells stupas courtyards and cloisters It also used to have friezes and statuary now removed

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Location: Takht i Bahi Pakistan
Photo credit: © suzanne bosman / Alamy / Afripics
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