Halud Vihara

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Halud Vihara is 9 miles west-southwest from the World Heritage Site of Paharpur, in the Naogaon District of Bangladesh.^[1]

Description

"A large mound 100 feet across and 25 feet high is the principal monument of a Buddhist archaeological site contemporary with the existing World Heritage Site of Paharapur, to which is proposed to be added as an additional Monument Zone as part of a serial nomination. Associated with Raja Haladhara and Sonavan in local legend, the site has been the find spot of stone and metal images, terracotta plaques, ornamental bricks, etc."^[1]

World Heritage Status

This site was added to the UNESCO World Heritage Tentative List on February 17, 1999 in the Cultural category.^[1]

References

↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Halud Vihara, UNESCO World Heritage Centre

v t e World Heritage Sites in Bangladesh

Historic Mosque city of Bagerhat Ruins of the Buddhist Vihara at Paharpur Sundarbans Reserve Forest

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