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Pakistan / Peshawar / Attractions / Jamal Garhi

Jamal Garhi is a well-known archaeological site, situated some 20 kms away to the north-east of Mardan city. 400 ft above ground level. There is a beautiful monastery and main stupa. round in shape, surrounded by chapels closely packed together. According to Sir John Marshal, a famous archaeologist, the circular stupa at Jamal Garhi is one of the earliest in Gandhara.

The votive stupa, meeting hall and monks quarters are some other important parts of this monastery. Another distinctive feature of this site are the separate quarters meant probably for the learned scholars or monks.






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