Jaggadala Vihara
Property names are listed in the language in which they have been submitted by the State Party.
Bangladesh (Asia and the Pacific)
Date of Submission: 17/02/1999
Criteria:
(ii)(iii)(iv)(vi)
Category:
Cultural
Submission prepared by:
Department of Archeology
State, Province or Region:
Naogaon District, Rajshahi Division, north-west Bangladesh near Paharapur
Ref.: 1212
Description
An extensive mound, 105 metres long by 85 metres, which represents the archaeological remains of a Buddhist monastery associated with the existing World Heritage Site of Paharpur, to which is proposed to be added as an additional Monument Zone as part of a serial nomination. Finds have included terracotta plaques, ornamental bricks, nails, a gold ingot and three stone images of deities.



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