Travel| Bangladesh Vasu Vihar diary

Vasu Vihar (Narapatir Dhap) - A Glimpse into Bangladesh's Buddhist Legacy 🏺 Archaeological Significance • One of Bangladesh's most renowned Buddhist heritage sites• Located in Shibganj, 6km west of Mahasthangarh• Originally constructed in the 8th century• Major excavations began in 1973-74, revealing 18 ancient clay seals (mostly from the Pala Dynasty) 🏛️ Architectural Layout • Current complex features five structures:Three large buildingsTwo smaller structures • Monastery dimensions: 49m (N-S) × 46m (E-W)• Contains six monks' cells 🌏 Architectural Influence • Shared design elements with nearby Gokul Medh• Inspired heritage-class monuments like:Angkor Wat (Cambodia)Borobudur (Indonesia) #BuddhistHeritage #AncientBangladesh #ArchaeologicalWonders#Vasu Vihar#Shibganj#Vasu Bihar#Bangladesh#trip diary#travel guide#Bangladesh guide