Lumbini 
Lumbini is an important historical site located in present-day Nepal, known for its association with the birth of Siddhartha Gautama, who later became known as the Buddha. Here is a brief history of Lumbini:
According to Buddhist tradition, Lumbini is the birthplace of the Buddha, who was born in the area around 563 BCE. His mother, Queen Maya, gave birth to him while she was on a journey from her palace in Kapilavastu to her parents' home in Devadaha.
Lumbini was an important pilgrimage site for Buddhists as early as the 3rd century BCE. Emperor Ashoka, a Mauryan ruler who converted to Buddhism, is said to have visited Lumbini and erected a pillar there to mark the spot where the Buddha was born.
Lumbini was an important Buddhist pilgrimage site throughout the centuries, but it declined in importance after the 14th century due to a number of factors, including the decline of Buddhism in India and the region's political instability.
In the late 19th century, a British archaeologist named William Claxton Peppe discovered a pillar in Lumbini with an inscription referring to the Buddha's birth. This discovery helped to renew interest in Lumbini as a historical site.
In the 20th century, the Nepalese government and international organizations began to invest in the development of Lumbini as a pilgrimage site. The Lumbini Development Trust was established in 1978 to oversee the development of the site, and in 1997, Lumbini was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Today, Lumbini is a popular destination for Buddhist pilgrims and tourists from around the world. The site includes a number of monasteries and temples, as well as a museum and a research center. In recent years, there have been efforts to expand and modernize the facilities at Lumbini to accommodate the increasing number of visitors.
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