Paharpur a small village 5 km. west of Jamalganj in the greater Rajshahi district holds the remains of the most important and the largest known monastery to the south of the Himalayas known as Somapura Mahavihara. It was an important intellectual centre for Buddhist Dharmic Traditions besides the Jains (Jaina Dharma) and Hindus (Sanatana Dharma). It is considered the most impressive and Most Important Bangladesh Archaeological Site and also a UNESCO World Heritage Site.