LEARNING POINTS FROM THE
RELICS OF SONARGAON
 The relics of Sonargaon reflect the cultural,
religious, and social diversity of the region,
highlighting the influence
of Hinduism, Buddhism, and Islam on the
local culture.
The workshops, residential structures, glazed
ceramic tiles, stone carvings and metal artifacts
point to a well-planned urban settlement
and suggest the wealth and opulence of the city.
These artifacts were costly to produce and
import, indicating the evidence of trade links
with China, India, and the Middle East.
The relics of Sonargaon have undergone
extensive restoration and preservation efforts
by the government and local communities.
This demonstrates the importance of
preserving historical sites and artifacts for
future generations.
SO NA RGAON WA S O NCE A PRO SPERO US
TRADING CENTER AND ROYAL CAPITAL,
THER EF O R E ITS A RCHITEC T UR E R EF LECTS THE
WEALTH A ND POWER OF ITS RULERS. THE
A RCHITEC T UR E O F THE R ELICS IS A
TESTA MEN T TO THE A DVA NCED ENGINEERI N G
A ND CONSTRUC T IO N TECHNIQ U ES USED BY
THE A RTISA NS A ND B UILDER S O F THE TIME.
THE CIT Y HA S MANY IMPRESS IVE
STR UCTU R E S, INCLUDIN G PA L ACES, TEMPLES ,
MOSQUES, AND TOMBS.
THE RELICS EXHIBIT A VARIETY OF
PATTERNS, DESIGNS AND
SCULPTURES INSPIRED BY NATURE,
ISLAMIC CALLIGRAPHY AND HINDU
ICONOGRAPHY. THIS HIGHLIGHTS
THE INFLUENCE OF BOTH ISLAMIC
AND HINDU ARTISTIC TRADITIONS.