🧱 Ancient Buddhist Site Unearthed in Kashmir — PM Modi Calls It a “Proud Moment”

A major archaeological discovery in Zehanpora village, Baramulla (Jammu & Kashmir) has revealed a 2,000-year-old Buddhist site dating to the Kushan period, featuring stupas and monastic remains, prompting Prime Minister Narendra Modi to describe the find as a “proud moment” for India’s cultural heritage.

• 🏛️ Heritage find: Excavations uncovered ancient stupas, monastic buildings, and settlement structures pointing to an organized Buddhist religious complex from around 2,000 years ago.

• 🧭 Historical importance: The site likely sat along ancient trade and pilgrimage routes linking Gandhara and Kashmir, rich in cross-cultural exchange.

• 🇮🇳 National pride: PM Modi called the discovery a “proud moment” that highlights India’s deep civilizational legacy and Kashmir’s Buddhist past.

This excavation not only enriches understanding of early Buddhist history in North India but also strengthens Kashmir’s role as a nexus of ancient cultural and religious exchange long before more recent historical eras.

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