Lumbini

A grove near the southern border of modern-day Nepal, India, where, according to Buddhist legend, Queen Maha Maya stood and gave birth to the future Buddha. Archaeological finds include Northern Black-Polished Ware, which was in use during the period of the Buddha's lifetime. In c 249 BC the emperor Asoka made a pilgrimage to Lumbini and set up a commemorative pillar which still survives. It is still a popular Buddhist pilgrimage place.

The birthplace of the Buddha, in northeast India. Archaeological finds include Northern Black-polished ware, which was in use during the period of the Buddha’s lifetime. In 249 bc the emperor Asoka made a pilgrimage to Lumbini — and other Buddhist holy sites — and set up a commemorative pillar which still survives.