Kanishka stupa, Buddhist stupa in Shaji-ki-Dheri, Peshawar, Pakistan.
The monumental structure stood approximately 400 feet tall, featuring a cruciform base with four staircases and corner bastions at its perimeter.
Built between 150 and 300 CE under Kushan emperor Kanishka, the stupa contained a copper casket with Buddha relics discovered during 1908 excavations.
Chinese and Korean pilgrims documented the stupa's importance as a Buddhist monument, with records indicating it was among the largest structures in ancient India.
The archaeological site lies 6 kilometers from central Peshawar, with artifacts from excavations now displayed at the Peshawar Museum and British Museum.
The Kanishka casket, found within the stupa, bears inscriptions in Kharoshthi script and features intricate artwork depicting Buddhist deities and flying geese.
Location: Peshawar
GPS coordinates: 33.99917,71.59194
Latest update: March 4, 2025 23:41
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