2,000-Year-Old Buddhist Site Uncovered in Kashmir's Baramulla District
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2,000-Year-Old Buddhist Site Uncovered in Kashmir's Baramulla District

Archaeologists have discovered a 2,000-year-old Buddhist site in Zehanpora village, Baramulla district, Jammu and Kashmir. The site, dating back to the Kushan period, includes stupas and monastic buildings. Prime Minister Narendra Modi described the find as a proud moment for India's cultural heritage. The discovery was prompted by old photographs of stupas found in a French museum, leading to excavations that revealed man-made mounds, suggesting a significant ancient Buddhist center possibly linked to the Kushan capital. The site's location along an ancient trade route highlights its historical importance in cultural exchange.

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