Bangladesh, being the center of many cultures is one of the most renowned places in the world. Numerous historical sites are well preserved in Bangladesh such as the ruins of monuments and its magnificent cities. The country’s ancient heritage seemed to remain in the heart of Bangladesh even today.
Though Bangladesh has many well-known historical places, here are the best five places considered the country’s pride:
Dhaka
has the most historical places in Bangladesh. Here lie various numbers of mosques, temples churches, forts, monasteries, and historical parks where the history of Bangladesh can be drawn. Bangladesh also has several museums where historical artifacts are being kept and well reserved. Dhaka being the center of civilizations in Bangladesh holds almost the entire history of the country.
Rajshahi – Pahapur
is a small village, about five kilometers west from Jamalganj in Rajshahi’s greater district. Here is where the largest known monastery lays its ruins. Pahapur is a 17th-century archeological reserve that has a total of 24 acres of land. It is a pyramid-like temple with its architecture similar to that of Southeast Asians. The Verendra Research Museums is also built here, where one can take a look of the artifacts excavated from the ruins of the monastery.
Bogra – Mahasthangarh
is known to be the oldest archaeological site in Bangladesh. Located on the western bank of the river Karotoa, about 18 kilometers north of Bogra town. It can easily be reached by any ride for it is along the Bogra-Rangpur highway. This historical site was built way back in 2500 B.C. Visitors can also visit the Mahasthangarh Museum which has a vast collection of the town’s antique pieces.
Dinajpur – Navaratna Temple
is considered the most complex among the medieval temples of Bangladesh. The temple was built in 1752 under the aid of Maharaja Pran Nath of Dinajpur, it was initially a Navaratna temple, packed with four luxuriously ornamental corner towers on two storeys and the middle one over the third storey.
Comilla – Mainamati
is located about 8 kilometers west of Comilla. Here lies the two historical hills called the Mainamati-Lalmai ridge which is believed to have more than 50 ancient Buddhist settlements from the 8th to the 12th century A.D.
These places are the top five historical places in Bangladesh. This is a country known for its culture and remarkable history which is well-conserved by its country people. There are many more historical places that lay around the country, and there are definitely more yet to be discovered.