Dhameka Stupa, Sarnath

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Anindita Basu
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published on 21 August 2016
Dhameka Stupa, Sarnath Download Full Size Image

The Dhameka Stupa, as seen from the Dharmarajika Stupa. The Dhameka Stupa was built during the Mauryan period (3rd century BCE) and enlarged in the 11th century CE. It is said to mark the spot where the Buddha gave his first sermon to a group of five ascetics. Sarnath, Uttar Pradesh, India, 3rd century BCE.

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Anindita Basu
Anindita is a technical writer and editor. Her off-work interests include Indology, data visualisation, and etymology.

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Basu, A. (2016, August 21). Dhameka Stupa, Sarnath. World History Encyclopedia. Retrieved from https://www.worldhistory.org/image/5455/dhameka-stupa-sarnath/

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