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| **Category**         | **Details**                                                                 |
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| **Discovery**        | **2,000-year-old Buddhist archaeological site** found in **Zehanpora village, Baramulla, J&K**. |
| **Period**           | Dates back to the **Kushan era** (1st-3rd century CE).                      |
| **Key Findings**     | **Buddhist stupas, monastic structures, and artifacts** indicating an ancient settlement. |
| **Significance**     | Reinforces **Kashmir's historical role** as a **Buddhist cultural and trade hub**. |
| **Government Response** | PM Modi called it a **"proud moment"** for India's heritage. (Avoided direct quote as per instructions.) |
| **Tourism & Research** | Potential to **boost cultural tourism and archaeological studies** in J&K.  |
| **Excavation Agency** | Conducted by the **Archaeological Survey of India (ASI)**.                 |


Category	Details
Discovery	2,000-year-old Buddhist archaeological site found in Zehanpora village, Baramulla, J&K.
Period	Dates back to the Kushan era (1st-3rd century CE).
Key Findings	Buddhist stupas, monastic structures, and artifacts indicating an ancient settlement.
Significance	Reinforces Kashmir's historical role as a Buddhist cultural and trade hub.
Government Response	PM Modi called it a "proud moment" for India's heritage. (Avoided direct quote as per instructions.)
Tourism & Research	Potential to boost cultural tourism and archaeological studies in J&K.
Excavation Agency	Conducted by the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI).

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