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Lumbini Crane Sanctuary

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Lumbini Crane Sanctuary sign

The ancient Lumbini Garden that spreads over the 6 km2 area has been developed into a sanctuary for cranes in Nepal.[1]

The ruins of the palace of Tilaurakot (ancient capital of the Sakya kingdom of Kapilavastu), where Siddhartha lived his first 29 years, are located 27 km west of Lumbini.

References

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  1. ^ "Buddhist pilgrimage tour Nepal | Lumbini Maratika Namobuddha".
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