Pundranagar

The Pundranagar ruins spread across a rectangular citadel measuring 1.5 kilometers north to south and 1.3 kilometers east to west along the Karatoya River.

The limestone slab discovered in 1931, inscribed with six lines of Prakrit text in Brahmi script, dates the settlement to the third century BCE.

The site contains multiple layers of Buddhist and Hindu influences, evidenced through temples, residential structures, and Northern Black Polished Ware from different periods.

Visitors need to allocate several hours to explore the extensive archaeological remains, which include fortification walls, ancient gateways, and numerous structural foundations.

The ancient city maintained direct navigation routes through the Karatoya River, connecting Bengal with Nepal and Tibet for trade and cultural exchange.

Location: Bogura District

GPS coordinates: 24.96278,89.34583

Latest update: June 9, 2025 10:31