A historical site in present-day Nepal considered to be the birthplace of the Buddha. It is also renowned for an Ashokan pillar containing Brahmi inscriptions, a monastery, a museum and other commemorative monuments. It was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1997.
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