#8th century
#ancient architecture
#archaeology
#Bangladesh
#Buddhist learning center
#Buddhist monastery
#cruciform structure
#cultural heritage
#heritage tourism
#historic site
#Indian Subcontinent
#monastic complex
#Naogaon
#Paharpur
#Pala dynasty
#Somapura Mahavihara
#South Asian history
#spiritual legacy
#terracotta art
#UNESCO World Heritage
Oct 5, 2018