𧱠Ancient Buddhist Site Unearthed in Kashmir â PM Modi Calls It a âProud Momentâ
A major archaeological discovery in Zehanpora village, Baramulla (Jammu & Kashmir) has revealed a 2,000-year-old Buddhist site dating to the Kushan period, featuring stupas and monastic remains, prompting Prime Minister Narendra Modi to describe the find as a âproud momentâ for Indiaâs cultural heritage.
âą đïž Heritage find: Excavations uncovered ancient stupas, monastic buildings, and settlement structures pointing to an organized Buddhist religious complex from around 2,000 years ago.
âą đ§ Historical importance: The site likely sat along ancient trade and pilgrimage routes linking Gandhara and Kashmir, rich in cross-cultural exchange.
âą đźđł National pride: PM Modi called the discovery a âproud momentâ that highlights Indiaâs deep civilizational legacy and Kashmirâs Buddhist past.
This excavation not only enriches understanding of early Buddhist history in North India but also strengthens Kashmirâs role as a nexus of ancient cultural and religious exchange long before more recent historical eras.
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