Nalanda University: Ancient Center of Learning on the Ganges

Nalanda, located in present-day Bihar, India, was a renowned Buddhist monastic university from the 5th century BCE to the 12th century CE. Situated near the Ganges River, it attracted students and scholars from across Asia, including China, Korea, Japan, Tibet, and Southeast Asia. Nalanda was one of the world's largest residential universities, offering studies in philosophy, literature, medicine, mathematics, and astronomy. Its ruins are now a UNESCO World Heritage Site.