Pilgrims meditate at Maya Devi Temple
We use cookies to ensure that we give you the best experience on our website. You can change your cookie settings at any time. Otherwise, we'll assume you're OK to continue. Excavation of Buddhist temple in top 10 world discoveries The uncovering of the first archaeological material linking the life of the Buddha to a specific century has been featured amongst the top 10 world discoveries of 2014 by the Archaeological Institute of America's Archaeology Magazine. The excavations , led by Professor Robin Coningham from Durham University and Kosh Prasad Acharya of the Pashupati Area Development Trust, revealed a previously unknown sixth-century BC timber structure under a series of brick temples. The discovery was made within the sacred Maya Devi Temple at Lumbini, Nepal, a UNESCO World Heritage site long identified as the birthplace of the Buddha. Professor Robin Coningham from Durham University's Archaeology Department said: "I am delighted that the project has been featured as one of Archaeology Magazine's top 10 world discoveries.
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