Thotlakonda
These hilltop ruins of a forgotten Buddhist monastery flourished in Antiquity from trade with the Roman Empire.

📜 Ancient hilltop Buddhist monastic complex in Visakhapatnam, India.
🔍 Flourished from 2nd century B.C. to 3rd century A.D. through trade with the Roman Empire.

Why Go

🏛️ Explore ruins of stupas, chaitya grihas, and viharas
📚 Discover a former cultural and academic center
🗺️ Site considered for UNESCO World Heritage status

Tips

💡 Name means 'hill of troughs' in Telugu, referring to rock-hewn cisterns.

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