Type: Archaeological Site - Stupa & Monastery
Province: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
District: Malakand
Period: Historic
Relative Chronology: 1st - 5th Century CE
Description: A Buddhist site, measuring 30m x 100m, is located to the east of Nalo village on the main Palai road. The site has exposed walls and foundation with diaper and rough ashlar masonry. The site has been illegally excavated and according to locals, a large number of sculptures, pottery, beads and coins have been taken away by treasure hunters. Potshards and fragments of sculptures are scattered on the surface.
Latitude: 34.625795167
Longitude: 72.101201667
Ownership: Private
Legal Status: Not Protected
Title of Publication: Preliminary Report on the Recent Archaeological Survey of District Malakand, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan (2016-17)
Published In: Pakistan Journal of Society, Education and Language, Vol VII (1)
Year of Publication: 2020
Bibliography/Reference: Naz, Fozia, Badsha Sardar
