Jaggadala Vihara
Jaggadala Vihara is part of the Tentative list of Bangladesh in order to qualify for inclusion in the World Heritage List. It is a proposed extension of Buddhist Vihara at Paharpur WHS.
The Jaggadala Vihara comprises the archaeological remains of a Buddhist monastery from the late 11th century. It was also a center of learning. A 100m long mound remains and there have been findings of terracotta sculptures.
Map of Jaggadala Vihara
Load mapThe coordinates shown for all tentative sites were produced as a community effort. They are not official and may change on inscription.
Community Reviews
Floris Deodatus
Excavations have brought to light an impressive complex. It is located at less than 3 km from Altadighi National Park, a site of which the history is most probably linked with Jaggadala. Both sites have attractive value but deserve a lot more attention regarding management and promotion.
Site Info
- Full Name
- Jaggadala Vihara
- Country
- Bangladesh
- Added
- 1999
- Extension of
- Buddhist Vihara at Paharpur WHS
- Type
- Cultural
- Categories
- Religious structure - Buddhist
- Link
- By ID