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Shakoshai-Shalbandai

Khyber PakhtunkhwaStupa & MonasteryProtected
A Buddhist period archaeological site, comprising at least two stupas, clearly visible. The stupa on the north-east side has received more injuries as compared to the one on the south-west side. The stupa on the south-west is better in condition, with its south-western corner exposed. It`s dome is completely finished but the drum portion is still intact.
Record ID
5188
Province / territory
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
District
Buner
Typology
Archaeological Site
Subtype
Stupa & Monastery
Period
Historic
Legal status
Not Protected — UNVERIFIED; no statute or notification cited
Coordinates
34.51744, 72.51771 — source-provided, not field-verified
Verification status
source_record; automatically_standardized; verification_required
Sources
Rehman, S. et. al. (1996). The Archaeological Explorations in Buner (1991-92 and 1992-93). Archaeological Reconnaissance in Gandhara, DOAM, Karachi.

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