Nemogram Stupa and Monastery - Swat

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Nemogram stupa is 45 km west of Saidu Sharif and 22 km from Birkot, on the right bank of the Swat River in Pakistan. This site was discovered in 1966 and excavated in 1967–68. Swat (the former Uddiyana Kingdom) is rich in historical landmarks and natural beauty. In every direction, these are tangled in the wide valley. Aurel Stein, a British archaeologist, and Tucci, who was followed by other Italians, worked tirelessly to document and preserve these monuments.

There are three main stupas from north to south and 56 smaller stupas. There is also a monastery on the west of the main stupas. The stupas are believed to have been built in 2-3 century AD based on the discovery of coins from the Kushana period. Apart from the coins and pottery of the Scytho-Parthian period, a amount of stone, and stucco sculptures depicting various scenes of Buddhist mythology are present near the stupa. These sculptures are on display in the Swat Museum. There are a large number of stone carvings and sculptures signifying the Buddhist Mythology.

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