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The Ter Stupa is an ancient Buddhist archaeological monument at Ter in Maharashtra, India. Excavations at the site revealed the base of a large stupa about 26 metres in diameter, with four platforms and a circumambulatory path, as well as remains of a brick chaityagriha containing a stupa. The remains are dated to the second century CE on epigraphic and numismatic evidence, and the site illustrates the Buddhist architecture of the ancient Deccan.
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Where is the Ter Stupa located?
The Ter Stupa is an ancient Buddhist archaeological monument at Ter in Maharashtra, India. Excavations revealed substantial brick and stone remains at the site.
How large was the Ter Stupa?
Excavations revealed the base of a large stupa about 26 metres in diameter. The structure also had four platforms and a circumambulatory path.
What other Buddhist structure was found at Ter?
Archaeologists also found remains of a brick chaityagriha. A chaityagriha is a Buddhist prayer or worship hall.
What is the circumambulatory path at the Ter Stupa?
It is a path arranged around the stupa for ritual walking. The excavated monument included this path along with four platforms around its roughly 26-metre base.
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