Somapura Mahavihara
Somapura Mahavihara (Sanskrit; Bengali: সোমপুর মহাবিহার Shompur Môhabihar) in Paharpur, Badalgachhi Upazila, Naogaon District, Bangladesh is among the best known Buddhist viharas in the Indian subcontinent. It is one of the most important archaeological sites in the country. It was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1985.
| Paharpur Buddhist Bihar | |
|---|---|
| Native name Bengali: পাহাড়পুর বৌদ্ধ বিহার | |
.jpg) View of the central shrine | |
| Location | Naogaon, Bangladesh |
| Elevation | 80 feet (24 m) |
| Built | 8th century AD |
| Built for | Dharama Pala |
| Architectural style(s) | Gupta, Pala |
| Type | Archaeological |
| Criteria | i, ii, iv |
| Designated | 1985 (9th session) |
| Reference No. | 322 |
| State Party | Bangladesh |
| Region | Asia-Pacific |
