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Visakhapatnam district, India

Bojjannakonda

Visakhapatnam district, India

Bojjannakonda
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Bojjannakonda is a rock-cut Buddhist cave complex located on a hillock near the village of Sankaram in Visakhapatnam district, Andhra Pradesh. Situated in the ancient region of Kalinga, it stands adjacent to the similarly constructed Lingalakonda and is believed to date between the 4th and 9th centuries AD, when Buddhism flourished in the area. Known originally as Buddina Konda, the site represents an important example of rock-cut architectural tradition and is designated a Monument of National Importance.

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Type
architectural structure
Heritage
Monument of National Importance
Place
Visakhapatnam district, India

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