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October 5, 2016 - Patna, India - Nalanda was a Mahavihara, an ancient large Buddhist monastery during the kingdom of MAgadha. It was founded in the 5th century CE. At its peak many famous scholars and students from central Asia attended. The site is located 95km southeast of Patna, Bihar. Since 2016 it is an UNESCO World Heritage Site. Nalanda, Bihar Region, India (Credit Image: © Nicolas Economou/NurPhoto via ZUMA Press)

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