巴哈尔布尔的佛教毗诃罗废墟

这个遗址又称作大寺院(Somapura Mahavira), 是7世纪大乘佛教在孟加拉兴起的见证，一直到12世纪以前都是著名的文化中心。这座寺院的设计完美地满足了举行宗教仪式的需要，体现出非凡卓绝的艺术成就。寺院简单和谐的线条，加上大量的雕刻装饰，对佛教建筑发展有着深远影响，影响力甚至远及柬埔寨。

Evidence of the rise of Mahayana Buddhism in Bengal from the 7th century onwards, Somapura Mahavira, or the Great Monastery, was a renowned intellectual centre until the 12th century. Its layout perfectly adapted to its religious function, this monastery-city represents a unique artistic achievement. With its simple, harmonious lines and its profusion of carved decoration, it influenced Buddhist architecture as far away as Cambodia.

文化遗产


国别	孟加拉国 Bangladesh
中文名称	巴哈尔布尔的佛教毗诃罗废墟
英文名称	Ruins of the Buddhist Vihara at Paharpur
遗产类别	文化遗产
登录年份	1985
选入标准	(i)(ii)(vi)