Paharpur Buddhist Monastery, a tourist attraction of North Bengal was established by King Dharma Pal in 7th century. Located in Paharpur village 5 km. west of Jamalganj in the greater Rajshahi district, this 7th century archaeological find covers approximately an area of 27 acres of land. The main temple is in the center of the Monastery. The architecture of the pyramidal cruciform temple is profoundly influenced by those of South-East Asia, especially Myanmar and Java. It is a UNESCO World Heritage site. Bangladesh. 1997.