Bhamala_Stupa
Bhamala Stupa
Ruined Buddhist stupa near Haripur, Pakistan
Bhamala Stupa (Urdu: بهامالا اسٹوپ) is a ruined Buddhist stupa and World Heritage Site near Haripur, Pakistan, that dates to the 2nd century CE. It is located on the banks of the Haro River, near Khanpur Dam, and is a tourist destination.[1] Bhamala stupa is part of the larger Bhamala Buddhist Complex.[2] The site is known for its 1,700-year-old statue of the Buddha attaining enlightenment—considered to be the oldest such statue in the world.[3]