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Great Stupa of Sanchi is a monumental construction in India, Asia. UNESCO World Heritage List: Buddhist Monuments at Sanchi gives its chronology as “3rd century BCE to 1st century CE.” Its listed material is Sandstone. UNESCO World Heritage List: Buddhist Monuments at Sanchi also records: “Buddhist stupa.”
One of the oldest stone structures in India, with carved gateways.



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Compare the published evidence and its interpretations. “Consensus” records the mainstream account; “Alternative” identifies a competing interpretation, not an equally established conclusion. Estimates and unresolved questions remain qualified in the claim text.
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| Date | 250 BCE - 100 CE 3rd century BCE to 1st century CE UNESCO World Heritage List: Buddhist Monuments at Sanchi | No claims found. |
| Purpose | Buddhist stupa UNESCO World Heritage List: Buddhist Monuments at Sanchi | No claims found. |
| Method | No claims found. | No claims found. |
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Approximate - counted from January 1, 75 BCE (UTC). Based on the midpoint of 250 BCE - 100 CE; the underlying date is uncertain.
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