The Ruins of the Buddhist Vihara at Paharpur is a World Heritage site in Bangladesh defined by the UNESCO in 1985 and definitely a recommended cultural sightseeing location.
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"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."
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