Baho Dheri, Swabi

Baho Dheri is an important Buddhist archaeological site located in Swabi District, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan.

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Baho Dheri is significant for its connection to the Gandhara civilization, which flourished between the 1st and 5th centuries CE. The site has yielded numerous artifacts, including over 400 antiquities, which are believed to be around 1,800 years old. One of the major features of Baho Dheri is the large stupa, which is thought to be the biggest in the region. These discoveries provide valuable insights into the Buddhist culture of ancient Gandhara and reflect the region's importance in the spread of Buddhism. Excavations at Baho Dheri continue to uncover more Buddhist relics, helping to deepen the understanding of this ancient civilization.

Why go

✦More than 400 antiquities about 1,800 years old
✦A large stupa, thought to be the biggest in the area
✦A Gandharan site near Swabi

Visiting today

The Baho Dheri archaeological site in Swabi is currently an active excavation zone under the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Directorate of Archaeology & Museums, with recent discoveries including a monumental stupa and Buddhist sculptures.

Planning tip

Best Time to Visit, October to March. Swabi's summers are hot, like the rest of the Peshawar valley. The site is an active excavation, so visiting depends on the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa archaeology team's permission and schedule.

Getting there, Near Swabi town, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa; an active excavation, so a visit depends on the KP archaeology team.

What to Do

◆Check with the KP archaeology team before going

◆See the main stupa

◆Combine with Hund and the Indus crossing

Nearby

Straight-line distance from Baho Dheri, Swabi, within 5 km.

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