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Stupa of Sanchi
- The Great Stupa at Sanchi is one of the oldest stone structures in India, and an important monument of Indian Architecture.
- It was originally commissioned by the emperor Ashoka in the 2nd century BCE.
- Its nucleus was a simple hemispherical brick structure built over the relics of the Buddha.
- Located at Sanchi Town, Madhya Pradesh, India, this Stupa is the oldest stone structure in India that was built during the Mauryan period.
- Originally commissioned in the third century BCE by Emperor Ashok this huge hemispherical dome with a height of 12.2816.46 m (54.0 ft) consists of a central chamber where the relics of Lord Buddha are place.
- . Four ornamental gateways facing four directions and a balustrade surrounding the Stupa were later added in the first century BCE.
- A typical example of a Stupa and an excellent illustration of the development of Buddhist art and sculpture starting from the third century BC through the twelfth century AD.
- the Sanchi Stupa attracts hundreds of visitors from across the world.
- Enlisted as a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1989, it is counted among the best conserved ancient Stupas of central India.
- It is one of the most important historical monuments of India.
Importance of Sanchi Stupa
The most important of all the Sanchi monuments is the Sanchi Stupa. It is the oldest stone structure in India and was originally commissioned by the emperor Ashoka the Great in the 3rd century BCE. According to legend, King Ashoka created 84, 000 stupas and divided the Buddha's ashes among them all.
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