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The ancient Buddhist site of Sarnath that has been added to the World Heritage list, in photos

Novice monks walk in a procession in Sarnath, India, Sunday, July 19, 2026. (AP Photo/Rajesh Kumar Singh)
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Photos show worshipers at Sarnath, an ancient Buddhist site in the northern Indian city of Varanasi where the Buddha delivered his first sermon. The location was added to UNESCO’s World Heritage List on Saturday.

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