jan 1, 300 BC - Great Stupa of Sanchi
Description:
300 BCE-100 CEStone masonry, sandstone on dome
Madhya Pradesh, India
Buddhist; Maurya, late Sunga Dynasty
sitting position in lotus, dome represents body, top represents head
Ashes spread at birthplace
Where he achieved Enlightenment
First sermon of noble truths
Death
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Date:
jan 1, 300 BC
Now
~ 2328 years ago