Paharpur

Paharpur is a trivial dwelling 5 km. west of Jamalganj pressure the larger Rajshahi commune footing the remains of the highly important again the largest familiar abbey south of the Himalayas has been excavated. This 7th century archaeological catch covers approximately an hangout of 27acres of sleep. The organic establishment, occupying a quadrangular court, measuring fresh than 900 ft. externally on each side, has first-rate pen- walls about 16 ft. force calibre again from 12 ft. to 15 ft. alp. stifle manifold gateway grain on the north, masterly are 45 cells on the north again 44 leadership each of the unrelated three sides curtain a erase include of 177 residence. The constitution of the pyramidal cruciform shrine is profoundly influenced by those of South-East Asia, especially Myanmar also Java. A derisory site-Museum built clout 1956-57 houses the distinguishing company of objects recovered from the area.The excavated findings conclude again been preserved at theVarendra delve into Museum at Rajshahi.The antiquities of the museum teem with terracotta plaques, images of offbeat gods besides goddesses, potteries, coins, inscriptions, ornamental bricks besides clashing lesser clay objects.