Tourist place Paharpur

PAHARPUR

Paharpur is a small village enriched with the most important and largest known monastery south of the Himalayas. The site is located 5 km west of Jamalganj Railway Station in Naogoan district and 60 km away from Bogra district town. This 8th century AD archeological site covers approximately an area of 27 acres of land. The architechture of the pyramidal cruciform temple consisting 177 cells is profoundly influenced by those of south-east Asia,especially Myanmar and Java. The archeological excavation reveals various antiquities for example potteries,coins,inscriptions,ornamental bricks and other clat made objects . The site is also extremly significant in terms of history of sculptural art, both in stone and terracotta, in Bangladesh . These antiquities have been preserved at the Varendra Research Museum at Rajshahi district. For the very rich historical importance UNESCO  has declared Paharpur Buddhist Monastery as a World Heritage Site.