Summary: The Great Stupa

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Art piece 5: The Great Stupa
Date: This art piece was dated c 150-50 BCE
Basic outline: This was directly related to King Ashoka 's reign. The central mound was made during his reign. The middle mound was supposed to be a shining mound so worshippers from across the valley would be able to see the monument. This monument is very important for Buddhism because it is supposed to hold Buddha 's ashes beneath the base of the stupa. The belief is that Buddha 's ashes were stored in the relic (casket) under the stupa.
Details: This monument is very important for Buddhism because it is supposed to hold Buddha 's ashes beneath the base of the stupa. The belief is that Buddha 's ashes were stored in the relic (casket) under the stupa. This is

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