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Nepal

Ramagrama stupa

Intact Buddhist stupa with Buddha relics

Time Periods

Paleolithic

Paleolithic

Mesolithic

Mesolithic

Neolithic

Neolithic

Chalcolithic

Chalcolithic

Bronze Age

Bronze Age

Iron Age

Iron Age

Classical Period

Classical Period

Post-Classical Period

Post-Classical Period

Early Modern Period

Early Modern Period

Industrial Period

Industrial Period

Contemporary Period

Contemporary Period

Location

About

The Ramagrama Stupa in Nepal is a significant archaeological site and one of the original Buddhist stupas that contain relics of Gautama Buddha. Constructed between the Mauryan and Gupta periods, this stupa is unique as it remains intact since its original construction. According to legend and historical texts, it is protected by Nagas and was left undisturbed by Emperor Ashoka who aimed to redistribute Buddha's relics across his empire. Archaeological surveys have revealed a buried Kushan monastery beneath the site. As a revered pilgrimage location, it holds immense cultural and religious importance, attracting Buddhists from around the world. The stupa is recognized on the UNESCO World Heritage Tentative List, highlighting its global significance.

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Archaeological Features

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Religious and Ritual Structures

Stupa

Historical Timeline

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Details

Country
Nepal
Source
Wikipedia