Mahasthangarh

The rectangular citadel stretches over 1.5 kilometers from north to south, featuring multiple gateways including Kata Duar and Tamra Dawaza.

A limestone slab discovered in 1931 contains six lines of Prakrit text in Brahmi script, establishing the site's existence since the 3rd century BCE.

Excavations reveal multiple layers of civilization with artifacts from Buddhist, Hindu, and Muslim periods, including temples, shrines, and religious sculptures.

The archaeological site stands 36 meters above sea level on red soil of the Barind Tract, accessible via the Bogra-Rangpur highway.

Excavations initiated in 1928 uncovered evidence of continuous human activity spanning from the 5th century BCE through the 12th century CE.

Location: Bogura District

GPS coordinates: 24.96111,89.34278

Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:06