Takht-e Rostam, Buddhist stupa and archaeological site in Samangan, Afghanistan
Takht-e Rostam features five chambers carved entirely from bedrock, with a central stupa surrounded by an eight-meter-deep circular trench.
The Buddhist monastery complex was constructed during the Kushano-Sasanian Kingdom period in the 4th century, marking a significant period of Buddhism in Afghanistan.
The site incorporates meditation caves where Buddhist monks performed religious practices and circumambulated the central stupa in a clockwise direction.
Located 3 kilometers southwest of Samangan town, the site requires an entrance fee of 400 AFS and can be reached by taxi from Mazar-e-Sharif.
The stupa differs from traditional designs by being carved downward into the earth rather than built upward, with a stone harmika structure at its summit.
Location: Samangan
Inception: 4 century
GPS coordinates: 36.24571,68.02213
Latest update: May 17, 2025 10:26
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