Jamal Garhi Monastery
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Jamal Garhi Monastery

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Jamal Garhi Monastery

Jamal Garhi Monastery, located near Mardan in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan, is an ancient Buddhist monastic complex dating back to the 1st–5th centuries CE. Built during the Kushan Empire, it features stupas, meditation cells, and intricate Gandhara art, reflecting the region’s historical role in Buddhist cultural development.

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Perched on a rugged hilltop near Mardan, this monastery has watched over the plains for 2,000 years.

Perched on a rugged hilltop near Mardan, this monastery has watched over the plains for 2,000 years.

Jamal Garhi Monastery

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