Sehri-Bahlol
Sehri-Bahlol , also called Sahr-i-Bahlol , is a small fortified ruined city not far from the prehistoric Takht-i-Bahi monastery in the Pakistani province of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa . The place is located 70 kilometers from Peshawar .
Sehri-Bahlol is a culturally and historically significant place of Buddhism from the early 1st century and since 1980, like the nearby town of Takht-i-Bahi, has been on the UNESCO World Heritage List. There were Buddha statues in the place. Coins and other artifacts were also found. The name goes back to Sir Bahlol , a well-known religious leader in this area.
A large wall can be seen from the place, which is surrounded by agricultural fields. The farmers often make historical finds in the fields that are beyond archaeological research.
Web links
- Entry in the UNESCO LIST: Buddhist Ruins of Takht-i-Bahi and Neighboring City Remains at Sahr-i-Bahlol , accessed on December 8, 2009 (English)
- Photos of the place and Takht-i-Bahai , accessed December 8, 2009
Cultural heritage: Archaeological ruins in Moenjodaro (1980) | Taxila (1980) | Buddhist ruins of Takht-i-Bahi and adjacent relics in Sahr-i-Bahlol (1980) | Historic Monuments in Makli, Thatta (1981) | Fortress and Shalimar Gardens in Lahore (1981) | Rohtas Fortress (1997)
Coordinates: 34 ° 15 '23.3 " N , 71 ° 57' 1.8" E