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Sanchi Archaeological Museum

A museum at the foot of Sanchi hill, providing context for sculptures and fragments from the surrounding site. Its galleries include Buddhist and Brahmanical pieces from several periods.

The Great Stupa at Sanchi with one carved gateway.
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What makes it special

  • Objects from Sanchi and nearby localities.
  • Buddhist and Brahmanical materials from several periods.
  • A useful complement to the hill and its monuments.
Sanchi Archaeological Museum
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Sanchi Archaeological Museum
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The Great Stupa at Sanchi with one carved gateway.

Sanchi and Udayagiri: linking stupa, museum and Gupta caves

A day trip from Bhopal or Vidisha to read two very different sacred landscapes: Sanchi’s monumental Buddhism and Udayagiri’s rock-cut sculpture.

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Profile updated: 23/09/2026