Ratnagiri Mahastupa, 5-13th Cen CE
Ratnagiri Mahastupa, 5-13th Cen CE © Janhwij Sharma

The Buddhist monuments were constructed from the 5th century CE onwards, with the last work in the 13th century, and the peak period of work done between about the 7th to 10th centuries. After perhaps the 16th century the site ceased to be used and fell into ruins.