Mainamati Ruins

Mainamati Ruins

The Mainamati Ruins are located about 70 kilometers from Dhaka, the capital of Bangladesh. It is said to have been a very famous Buddhist cultural center built between the 7th and 12th centuries and is now one of the most renowned religious tourist attractions in the Dhaka area. The Mainamati Ruins consist of more than 50 scattered Buddhist temple complexes, all built entirely from fired bricks. Among these 50-plus Buddhist structures, the most significant are the Salban Vihara, Kotila Mura, and Charpatra Mura.

The Salban Vihara covers an area of 170 square meters and features a fairly complete layout. Not far from the temple, a museum has been built to house various precious artifacts excavated from the Mainamati Ruins, including terracotta pottery, bronze statues, coins, jewelry, and stupa finials with Buddhist motifs. The Kotila Mura includes a stupa symbolizing the Buddha, Dharma, and Sangha, as well as three so-called “Buddha’s Gems.” The most important discovery at the Charpatra Mura is four royal copper-issued tokens, three of which belonged to the Chandra rulers and one to a later Indian monarch.

Mainimati Ruins

Why Go: One of the most famous religious tourist attractions in the Dhaka area

Continent: Asia【Asia】

Country/Region: Bangladesh[Bangladesh]

Province/State: Dhaka Division [Dhaka Division]

City: Dhaka [Dhaka]