Time Periods
Paleolithic
Mesolithic
Neolithic
Chalcolithic
Bronze Age
Iron Age
Classical Period
Post-Classical Period
Early Modern Period
Industrial Period
Contemporary Period
Time Periods
Paleolithic
Mesolithic
Neolithic
Chalcolithic
Bronze Age
Iron Age
Classical Period
Post-Classical Period
Early Modern Period
Industrial Period
Contemporary Period
Location
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Gotihawa, historically known as Khemavati, is a significant archaeological site located in southern Nepal, near Kapilavastu. It is renowned for its connection to the Theravāda Buddhist tradition, being the birthplace of Kakusandha Buddha, one of the ancient Buddhas. A notable archaeological feature of Gotihawa is the base of a Pillar of Ashoka, a remnant of the Mauryan dynasty during the 3rd century BCE. The pillar's existence underscores the region's historical importance in the spread of Buddhism and the Mauryan influence in the region. The site is a testament to the area's long-standing spiritual and cultural heritage, highlighted by its integration into the narrative of the Buddhist Pāli Canon.
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