| UNESCO World Heritage Site | |
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 Interactive map of Seri Bahlol | |
| Location | Mardan District,Khyber Pakhtunkhwa,Pakistan, |
| Part of | Buddhist Ruins ofTakht-i-Bahi and Neighbouring City Remains at Seri Bahlol |
| Criteria | Cultural: (iv) |
| Reference | 140-002 |
| Inscription | 1980 (4thSession) |
| Coordinates | 34°15′19.71″N71°57′02.48″E / 34.2554750°N 71.9506889°E /34.2554750; 71.9506889 |
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Seri Bahlol (Urdu:سری بہلول), alsoSahr-i Bahlol orSahri Bahlol, is a city and archaeological site located nearTakht-i-Bahi, inMardan District, about 70 kilometer north-west ofPeshawar,Khyber Pakhtunkhwa,Pakistan.
Seri Bahlol is a historical place and it has been included in theUNESCOWorld Heritage List since 1980.[1] The ruins of Seri Bahlol are the remnants of a small ancient fortified town built during theKushan period.[1][2] The city was protected during the time ofJohn Marshall.[3]
It contains the remains ofBuddha, which have not been properly excavated. Antiques such as statues, coins, utensils and jewellery are commonly found.[4] The local people continue illegal excavation in their homes and land, damaging the historical monuments. Some of the local dealers of antiques misguide the local population and instigate them to involve in illegal excavation. It requires national and international attention in order to reserve the remnants at Seri Bahlol.[1]
The word "Seri Bahlol" has been explained by various people in different ways. The local people, however, explains that this is a combination of twoHindi words "Sheri" means Sir and "Bahlol" the name of a prominent political and religious leader of the area. However, the name is not as old as the village Seri Bahlol. The village is located on a hillock protected by a well sophisticated stone wall which was constructed under theKushans.[1] The wall is damaged in several places, but it is still visible in many places. The village is surrounded by fertile land where local people practice agriculture. For the last few years, the rapid population growth has engulfed the agriculture land which is a risk for food security.[citation needed]
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