Mainamati (Bangla: ময়নামতি Môenamoti) is home of one of the most important Buddhist archaeological sites of the region. About 8 km to the west of Comilla lies a range of low hills known as Mainamati-Lalmai ridge, an extensive centre of Buddhist culture. On the slopes of these hills lie scattered a treasure of information about the early Buddhist civilization (7th-12th Century A.D.) At Salban in the middle of the ridge, excavations bare a Large Buddhist Vihara (monastery) and imposing Central Sharine. It has revealed valuable information about the rule of the Chandra and Deva dynasties which flourished here from the 7th to 12th century. The whole range of hillocks run for about 18 km. and is studded with more than 50 sites. A site museum houses the archaeological findings which include terracotta plaques, bronze statues and casket, coins, jewellery, utensils, pottery and votive stupas embossed with Buddhist inscriptions.

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Thank you, Tmac

A significant part of Mainamati site is under land owned by army and as such off limits to general public. Govt should consider taking charge of this land and if necessary compensate army with land elsewhere.

Thanks Tmac

Can't see the pics!! :-(