Type: Archaeological Site - Stupa & Monastery
Province: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
District: Mardan
Period: Historic
Relative Chronology: 1st - 5th Century CE
Description: One of the most impressive Buddhist sites of Gandhara region is Thareli, situated about 5 km north-west of Jamalgarhi in the district of Mardan. This Buddhist settlement derives its name from a nearby perennial spring. Though known to the archaeologists since 19th century, excavations at Thareli were started by the Japanese Archaeological Mission in close collaboration with the department of archaeology. Pakistan in 1964. During the three seasons of excavations in 1964, 1966 and 1967, a large and extensive Buddhist establishment including the main stupa which is by the spring on the northern side and other building remains lying on the various spurs. All the buildings are made of diaper masonry. The main stupa of Thareli is surrounded by a large number of votive stupas and the main body of the stupa is provided with niches for the reception of Buddhist sculptures.
Latitude: 34.348098278
Longitude: 72.133246861
Ownership: Private
Legal Status: Protected by The Antiquity Act 1975 (As amended in 1992)
Title of Publication: Archaeological Sites and Historical Monuments Protected Under the Antiquities Act, 1975
Published In: Federal Department of Archaeology & Museums, Government of Pakistan, Islamabad
Year of Publication: 1987
Bibliography/Reference: Khan, Ahmad Nabi
