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which is unique phenomenon in the history of Gandhara art. The early excavations done in pre-independence days revealed the remains of three ancient cities of Taxila locally known as Bhir Mound ...

Once a thriving city during the Kushan Empire and a place of great religious significance for Buddhists, Simhapura suddenly ...

The Indus Valley Civilisation, contemporaneous with Egypt and Babylon, and the Gandhara Civilisation, known for its unique Buddhist art, were key highlights. With six Unesco World Heritage Sites ...

For instance, some sculptures in Caves 74 and 78 carry obvious features of Gandhara art, but the niches that contain them mimic the architectural style of ethnic minorities in north China.

For instance, some sculptures in Caves 74 and 78 carry obvious features of Gandhara art, but the niches that contain them mimic the architectural style of ethnic minorities in north China. Despite ...

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We have the arrival of Christianity in India, the influence of Roman art on Gandhara and the way it alters Buddhist art. And then the Roman Empire collapses in the fourth century and India has to ...

Influence of Greek and Persian artists is evident here. During the Kushan rule, around 100 AD, we have the period of Gandhara Art in the Swat Valley of present-day Pakistan and Mathura Art of Gangetic ...

Head of the Buddha from Hadda, Central Asia, Gandhara art, Victoria and Albert Museum (London). Credit: Michel wal. CC0 1.0 Alexander the Great also sought to integrate Greek and Persian cultures, ...