UNESCO - Ruins of the Buddhist Vihara at Paharpur Postcard

UNESCO WHS Serie Ruins of the Buddhist Vihara at Paharpur পাহাড়পুর বৌদ্ধ বিহার 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. UNESCO World Heritage Site in Bahrain Name: Ruins of the Buddhist Vihara at Paharpur Location: Paharpur, Naogaon Subdivision, Rajshahi Division Inscription: 1985 Category: Cultural (i)(ii)(vi) Unesco Ref: 322 Special Feature: The card has a QR-Code on the backside to navigate for more Informationas about the side