Archaeological remains of the ancient Shakya capital Kapilavastu, where Gautama Buddha spent his first 29 years; a fortified citadel (500x400 m) with grid-plan streets, gateways and a central walled complex.
Listed as a UNESCO tentative site in 1996; most international visitors come from Myanmar, Thailand and Vietnam, mainly October-March.
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