Sanchi Attractions
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Sanchi is a small town with some of the oldest Buddhist monuments dating from the 3rd C. The first Stupa was built by Ashoka, the Mauryan emperor, as a penance for all the slaughter he inflicted. It is the oldest stone structure in India.
Sanchi is noted for the many stupas, monasteries, temples and pillars. Stone steps at the end of Monuments Road reach the many stupas.
Sanchi is noted for the many stupas, monasteries, temples and pillars. Stone steps at the end of Monuments Road reach the many stupas.
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Stupas
The Stupas of Sanchi, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, are each unique. Some stupas display intricate carvings, and Stupa 1 dates to 35 B.C., making it the oldest stone structure in India.
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Toranas (Gateway)
The four Toranas of Sanchi, built in 35 B.C., reveal carvings depicting stories from the lives of Buddha. These carvings on the gateways are a great display of early Buddhist art.
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