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the Great Stupa at Sanchi
the great stupa
The torana imagery helps visitors understand the Buddha´s teachings.
Ashoka built a total of eight stupas on the hilltop of Sanchi including the Great Stupa. ...
A stupa is a round domed structure that typically houses Buddhist relics, usually the ashes of Buddhist monks and is used as a place of meditation. One of the best known stupas is the "Great Stupa" in Sanchi, India, though stupas can be found throughout the world.
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Ashoka built a total of eight stupas on the hilltop of Sanchi including the Great Stupa. ...
The Great Stupa in Sanchi is important because it is one of the oldest and best-preserved stupas in India, dating back to the 3rd century BCE. It represents a significant example of early Buddhist architecture and art, serving as a pilgrimage site for Buddhists. The stupa also contains relics associated with Buddha, making it a sacred place for followers of Buddhism.
it was built for ashoka's wife
Ashoka supervised its building and I imagine his people built it.
They have characteristic rounded or onion domes.
because artists from Indian religions showed their beliefs on their works of art.