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The Great Stupa at Sanchi, a large stone dome with ornate gateways and carved railings, stands on a stone platform in Madhya Pradesh, India.

north torana (gateway) of the Great Stupa

Locator map of South Asia highlighting the position of the Great Stupa, a Buddhist monument in Sanchi, India. The map shows India and its neighboring countries with the Great Stupa marked in central India. Surrounding countries including Pakistan, China, Nepal, Bhutan, Bangladesh, Myanmar, and Sri Lanka are labeled, along with major bodies of water such as the Arabian Sea and Bay of Bengal.

The south gateway and large dome of the Great Stupa at Sanchi, Madhya Pradesh, India, with a few visitors walking near the entrance and red flowers in the foreground.

Sanchi, Madhya Pradesh, India: Great Stupa

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