ABOUT THE
Attraction
Two huge brick structures have been excavated in Ganvaria village with impressive projected entrances. The larger of the two has 25 rooms with a gallery at each of the four corners. The rooms and galleries are built around an open courtyard. The smaller complex has 20 rooms. The earliest occupation at this site can be dated to 8th century BC. The proximity to the ancient site of stupa at Piprahwa, where the sealings with the legend Kapilvastu were found, the impressive structures, and large quantity of antiquities hardly leave any doubt that they were the residential complex of Suddhodhana and his predecessors.
OTHER ATTRACTIONS
Piprahwa Stupa
This is the main archaeological site that was discovered during excavations in 1971-76. Inscribed seals discovered here prove that this was the location of Kapilvastu, the capital of the Shakyas.
Salargarh
Excavation at Salargarh, 200 m from Piprahwa, has revealed a monastery of Kushana period.