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Also Known As	Sanci

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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.

Map of South Asia highlighting the location of Sanchi in central India with a red star, indicating it as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Surrounding countries such as Pakistan, China, Nepal, Bhutan, Bangladesh, Myanmar, and Sri Lanka are labeled, and a small inset globe shows the region's position in the world.

Sanchi, Madhya Pradesh, India: Great Stupa

Sanchi, Madhya Pradesh, India: stupa no. 2

Architraves of the north gateway (toran) to the Great Stupa (stupa No. 1) at Sānchi, Madhya Pradesh, India

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