Baho Dheri

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Baho Dheri
LocationSwabi District, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan
Site notes
OwnershipGovernment of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
ManagementDirectorate of Archeology and Museums, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
Public accessno

Baho Dheri is a Buddhist site in Swabi District of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan.[1] According to archeologists, these artifacts are about 1800 years old and belongs from to the era of Gandhara Kingdom.[2] As on date, more than 400 antiquities have been recovered.[3] It is said to be the largest stupa in the area. Further excavations are underway.[4]

References[edit]

  1. ^ "Ancient Buddha artifacts found in Swabi". February 15, 2022.
  2. ^ "Ancient Buddha artifacts found in Pakistan". www.aa.com.tr. Retrieved 2022-02-21.
  3. ^ Agency, Anadolu (February 15, 2022). "1,800-year-old Buddha artifacts unearthed in Pakistan". Daily Sabah.
  4. ^ "Rare Buddhist artefacts unearthed in Pakistan". Rare Buddhist artefacts unearthed in Pakistan.