Mahasthangarh

Mahasthangarh is an archaeological site in Bogura District, Bangladesh, where a rectangular citadel extends across one and a half kilometers. Multiple gateways lead into the complex, including Kata Duar and Tamra Dawaza, providing access to the ruins.

A limestone slab with Prakrit text from the third century BCE confirms the early settlement of the site. Excavations reveal activity from the fifth century BCE through the twelfth century CE.

The name derives from Mahasthan, meaning great place, and reflects its long veneration as a sacred ground. Visitors today see temple remains and religious structures showing how people of different faiths practiced their rituals here.

The site sits 36 meters (118 feet) above sea level on red soil of the Barind Tract and is reachable from the Bogra to Rangpur road. Walking through the large grounds takes several hours and requires comfortable shoes.

Excavations began in 1928 and uncovered traces spanning over seventeen centuries, with each layer revealing new clues about trade and craft. Visitors today can see different soil layers stacked on top of each other at certain spots.

Location: Bogura District

GPS coordinates: 24.96111,89.34278

Latest update: December 14, 2025 18:38