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Giant Ancient Stupa in Ujjain May Be Bigger Than Sanchi
A mound in Ujjain, estimated to be 350 feet in diameter and at least 100 feet high, is believed to conceal a Buddhist stupa that could be larger than the Great Stupa…
The Story in Brief
A mound in Ujjain, estimated to be 350 feet in diameter and at least 100 feet high, is believed to conceal a Buddhist stupa that could be larger than the Great Stupa at Sanchi, which is roughly 120 feet in diameter. NDTV reports that the mound is thought to be about 2,200 years old, dating to the same era as Sanchi's famous structure.
The discovery remains a mystery, as no excavation has confirmed its contents. If verified, it would be one of the largest stupas ever found in India, potentially surpassing Sanchi in size and significance.
The Indian Opinion
Claims of a stupa bigger than Sanchi sound exciting but need hard evidence. The mound's size alone does not prove Buddhist origin, similar mounds have turned out to be natural or Jain. The real test will come when the Archaeological Survey of India conducts a proper excavation. Until then, this is just a tantalising hypothesis, not history. Will the state government fund the dig? That is the number to watch.
Source: ndtv.com
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