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Mohra Moradu Taxila

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Mohra Moradu Taxila
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Mohra Moradu Taxila
Taxila, Punjab

Mohra Moradu Stupa and Monastery, located near Taxila in Punjab, Pakistan, is an important Buddhist archaeological site dating back to the 2nd century CE. The complex features a main stupa surrounded by votive stupas and a monastery with meditation cells, adorned with exquisite Gandhara sculptures reflecting early Buddhist art and devotion.

Architecture TypeArchaeological SitesBuddhist StupaBuddhist Monastery 322 – 185 BCE | Maurayan Empire Era 50 to 320 CE | Kushan Empire Era185 to 50 BCE | Indo-Greeks & Indo-Scythian Era 200BCE to 600CE | Gandhara Era Buddhist ArchitectureUNESCO World Heritage SiteStupaMonastery
Detailed stonework and relief carving mark this votive structure at Mohra Moradu.
Stucco figure carved into ancient monastery stone wall.
Ancient domed structure rises from its stone platform base.
Sculpted figure protected within gated cell at heritage site.
Central seated figure with attendants carved in stone relief.
Ornate stone capital displays carved geometric and spherical motifs.
Mohra Moradu's dome preserves distinctive curved stone construction.
Relief carvings line the stupa base within Mohra Moradu's covered chamber.
Weathered sculptural heads rest in shadowed stone niche.
Carved relief and sculptural layers reveal craftsmanship of ancient artisans.
Weathered stone surface displays characteristic moss growth patterns.
Protected chamber structure nestles within the natural landscape.
Mohra Moradu's preserved stupa stands within its original monastic setting.
Rectangular base and tiered foundation support the structure above.
Stone foundation at Mohra Moradu reveals structured construction method.
Weathered stone wall with verdant moss growth and ancient tree
Stone courtyard with reflective water at Mohra Moradu
Mature tree shelters weathered stone walls at Mohra Moradu Taxila
Protected stairway with weathered stone and mountain backdrop
Ancient tree anchors monastic courtyard ruins within hills
Detailed stonework and relief carving mark this votive structure at Mohra Moradu.
Central seated figure with attendants carved in stone relief.
Carved relief and sculptural layers reveal craftsmanship of ancient artisans.
Mature tree shelters weathered stone walls at Mohra Moradu Taxila
Stucco figure carved into ancient monastery stone wall.
Mohra Moradu's dome preserves distinctive curved stone construction.
Weathered stone surface displays characteristic moss growth patterns.
Weathered stone wall with verdant moss growth and ancient tree
Ancient domed structure rises from its stone platform base.
Relief carvings line the stupa base within Mohra Moradu's covered chamber.
Mohra Moradu's preserved stupa stands within its original monastic setting.
Stone courtyard with reflective water at Mohra Moradu
Ornate stone capital displays carved geometric and spherical motifs.
Weathered sculptural heads rest in shadowed stone niche.
Rectangular base and tiered foundation support the structure above.
Protected stairway with weathered stone and mountain backdrop
Sculpted figure protected within gated cell at heritage site.
Protected chamber structure nestles within the natural landscape.
Stone foundation at Mohra Moradu reveals structured construction method.
Ancient tree anchors monastic courtyard ruins within hills