Seri Bahlol (), also Sahr-i Bahlol or Sahri Bahlol, is a city and archaeological site located near Takht-i-Bahi, in Mardan District, about 70 kilometer north-west of Peshawar, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan.
History
The meaning of the word "Seri Bahlol" .s uncertain The village is located on a hillock protected by a well sophisticated stone wall which was constructed under the Kushans. Seri Bahlol is a historical place and it has been included in the UNESCO World Heritage List since 1980. The ruins of Seri Bahlol are the remnants of a small ancient fortified town built during the Kushan period. The site was excavated during the time of John Marshall.
It contains the relics associated with Buddha, which have not been properly excavated. Antiques such as statues, coins, utensils and jewellery are commonly found.Hassan Dani, Dr: The Peshawar The archaeological site is threatened by illegal excavation rnd equires national and international attention in order to rpreserve he remnants at Seri Bahlol.
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See also
Hindu, Jain and Buddhist architectural heritage of Pakistan List of UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Pakistan
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