About Sanghol Buddhist Stupa and Archaeological Site
Sanghol Buddhist Stupa and Archaeological Site is an excavated ancient settlement in Sanghol village, Fatehgarh Sahib district, Punjab. The site reveals continuous occupation from the Late Harappan period to early historic times, with a prominent Kushan-era Buddhist stupa and monastery complex. Excavations uncovered 117 carved stone sculptures, coins, pottery and structural remains. Now protected by the Archaeological Survey of India, it includes the stupa mound and the Sanghol Archaeological Museum displaying finds.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect an open-air excavated archaeological mound with remains of a Buddhist stupa and monastery, and the adjacent Sanghol Archaeological Museum. The site consists of low brick structures, exposed foundations and landscaped grounds. The museum displays stone sculptures, terracotta figurines, coins, pottery and other artifacts from Harappan, Kushan and Gupta periods. The setting is rural and quiet, suitable for sightseeing, photography and educational visits.
Key highlights
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Kushan-period Buddhist stupa and monastery remains (1st-2nd century CE)
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Sanghol Archaeological Museum housing 117 Mathura-style stone sculptures and other excavated artifacts
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Evidence of continuous settlement from Late Harappan to early historic periods