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The Gandhara The Gandhara
CivilizationCivilization
The Rise, Fall & TodayThe Rise, Fall & Today
By: OptimistsBy: Optimists
CivilizationCivilization
The Rise, Fall & TodayThe Rise, Fall & Today
By: OptimistsBy: Optimists
IntroductionIntroduction
GeographyGeography
HistoryHistory
Fall Of GandharaFall Of Gandhara
The RediscoveryThe Rediscovery
ReligionReligion
LanguageLanguage
ArtArt
Major CollectionsMajor Collections
ArchitectureArchitecture
Cultural InfluenceCultural Influence
Famous Archeological SitesFamous Archeological Sites
Recent EffortsRecent Efforts
ContentsContents
GeographyGeography
HistoryHistory
Fall Of GandharaFall Of Gandhara
The RediscoveryThe Rediscovery
ReligionReligion
LanguageLanguage
ArtArt
Major CollectionsMajor Collections
ArchitectureArchitecture
Cultural InfluenceCultural Influence
Famous Archeological SitesFamous Archeological Sites
Recent EffortsRecent Efforts
ContentsContents
INTRODUCTIONINTRODUCTION
An ancient kingdom located in northern Pakistan and eastern
Afghanistan.
Located mainly in the vale of Peshawar, the potohar plateau and on the
kabul river.
Its main cities were Purushapura, Takshashila and Pushkalavati which are
now known as Peshawar, Taxila and Charsadda respectively.
The kingdom lasted from early 1st millenium B.C. to the 11th century
AD, attained its height from the 1st century to the 5th century under the
buddhist rule and decayed after the muslim conquests of 10
th
and 11
th
century AD.
An ancient kingdom located in northern Pakistan and eastern
Afghanistan.
Located mainly in the vale of Peshawar, the potohar plateau and on the
kabul river.
Its main cities were Purushapura, Takshashila and Pushkalavati which are
now known as Peshawar, Taxila and Charsadda respectively.
The kingdom lasted from early 1st millenium B.C. to the 11th century
AD, attained its height from the 1st century to the 5th century under the
buddhist rule and decayed after the muslim conquests of 10
th
and 11
th
century AD.
GEOGRAPHYGEOGRAPHY
Gandhara now includes Peshawar valley, Mardan, Swat, Dir, Malakand,
and Bajuaur agencies of NWFP, Taxila in the Punjab, and up to Jalalabad
in Afghanistan.
Gandhara was located on the northern trunk road and was a centre of
international commercial activities.
It was an important channel of communication with ancient Iran and
Central Asia.
Gandhara now includes Peshawar valley, Mardan, Swat, Dir, Malakand,
and Bajuaur agencies of NWFP, Taxila in the Punjab, and up to Jalalabad
in Afghanistan.
Gandhara was located on the northern trunk road and was a centre of
international commercial activities.
It was an important channel of communication with ancient Iran and
Central Asia.
GEOGRAPHYGEOGRAPHY
The boundaries of Gandhara varied throughout history.
Sometimes the Peshawar valley and Taxila were collectively referred to
as Gandhara and sometimes the Swat valley was also included.
The kingdom was ruled from capitals at Pushkalavati (Charsadda), Taxila,
Purushapura (Peshawar) and in its final days from Udabhandapura (Hund)
on the Indus.
The boundaries of Gandhara varied throughout history.
Sometimes the Peshawar valley and Taxila were collectively referred to
as Gandhara and sometimes the Swat valley was also included.
The kingdom was ruled from capitals at Pushkalavati (Charsadda), Taxila,
Purushapura (Peshawar) and in its final days from Udabhandapura (Hund)
on the Indus.
HISTORYHISTORY
Prehistoric PeriodPrehistoric Period
Evidence of stone age human inhabitants of Gandhara, including stone
tools and burnt bones, was discovered at sanghao near mardan in area
caves. The artifacts are approximately 15,000 years old. More recent
excavations point to 30,000 years before present.
Gandhara was first mentioned in the rig-veda, as Texila remained the
strong hold of the aryans, whose great epic book Mahabharata was for
the first time recited here
Evidence of stone age human inhabitants of Gandhara, including stone
tools and burnt bones, was discovered at sanghao near mardan in area
caves. The artifacts are approximately 15,000 years old. More recent
excavations point to 30,000 years before present.
Gandhara was first mentioned in the rig-veda, as Texila remained the
strong hold of the aryans, whose great epic book Mahabharata was for
the first time recited here
Prehistoric PeriodPrehistoric Period
Gandhara had played an important role in the Hindu epic of
Mahabharata, as the princess name Gandhari was married to hastinapur's
blind king Dhritrashtra, their descendents subsequently ruled the region
up to 1 millennium B.C..
The famous battle of kurukshetra which eliminated the entire kuru family
including bhishma and 100 kaurava brothers also took place in the
Gandhara kingdom in the vedic era.
Gandhara had played an important role in the Hindu epic of
Mahabharata, as the princess name Gandhari was married to hastinapur's
blind king Dhritrashtra, their descendents subsequently ruled the region
up to 1 millennium B.C..
The famous battle of kurukshetra which eliminated the entire kuru family
including bhishma and 100 kaurava brothers also took place in the
Gandhara kingdom in the vedic era.
Persian Rule Persian Rule (520–326 BC)(520–326 BC)
Cyrus the great (558–530 B.C.) built first the "universal" empire,
stretching from greece to the indus river.
Both Gandhara and kamboja soon came under the rule of the
achaemenian dynasty of persia during the reign of cyrus the great and in
the first year of darius I.
Cyrus the great (558–530 B.C.) built first the "universal" empire,
stretching from greece to the indus river.
Both Gandhara and kamboja soon came under the rule of the
achaemenian dynasty of persia during the reign of cyrus the great and in
the first year of darius I.
Persian RulePersian Rule
When the persians took control of this kingdom, Pushkarasakti, a
contemporary of king bimbisara of magadha, was the king of Gandhara.
He was engaged in a power struggle against the kingdoms of avanti and
pandavas.
Issuance of coin currency for the first time in the indus land
The most significant development was the great use of iron technology,
which produced iron tools, weapons and other objects of daily use as
known from the excavations at Taxila.
At the same time the oldest university of the world was founded at
Taxila, where taught the great grammarian panini, born at the modern
village of lahur in Sawabi district of the frontier province. It is the basis of
this grammar that modern linguistics has been developed.
By about 380 B.C. persian hold on the region weakened. Many small
kingdoms sprang up in Gandhara.
When the persians took control of this kingdom, Pushkarasakti, a
contemporary of king bimbisara of magadha, was the king of Gandhara.
He was engaged in a power struggle against the kingdoms of avanti and
pandavas.
Issuance of coin currency for the first time in the indus land
The most significant development was the great use of iron technology,
which produced iron tools, weapons and other objects of daily use as
known from the excavations at Taxila.
At the same time the oldest university of the world was founded at
Taxila, where taught the great grammarian panini, born at the modern
village of lahur in Sawabi district of the frontier province. It is the basis of
this grammar that modern linguistics has been developed.
By about 380 B.C. persian hold on the region weakened. Many small
kingdoms sprang up in Gandhara.
Achaemenian empire, that had extended from Gandhara to greece and
Egypt, had collapsed under the onslaught of Alexander of macedonia.
In 327 B.C. Alexander the great conquered Gandhara and the Indian
territories of the Persian empire.
He was welcomed by the local king ambhi in his palace at bhirmound
near Taxila.
The era lasted for 25 years.
Alexander’s Conquest Alexander’s Conquest ((327-302BC)327-302BC)
Egypt, had collapsed under the onslaught of Alexander of macedonia.
In 327 B.C. Alexander the great conquered Gandhara and the Indian
territories of the Persian empire.
He was welcomed by the local king ambhi in his palace at bhirmound
near Taxila.
The era lasted for 25 years.
Alexander’s Conquest Alexander’s Conquest ((327-302BC)327-302BC)
Maurya DynastyMaurya Dynasty (305 –180 BC) (305 –180 BC)
Chandragupta, the founder of Mauryan Dynasty is said to have lived in
Taxila when Alexander captured this city.
Chandragupta led a rebellion against the Magadha empire and ascended
the throne at pataliputra in 321 B.C., and ultimately snatched the entire
kingdom back after a battle with seleucus, nicator alexander's successor
in asia in 305 B.C.
Chandragupta, the founder of Mauryan Dynasty is said to have lived in
Taxila when Alexander captured this city.
Chandragupta led a rebellion against the Magadha empire and ascended
the throne at pataliputra in 321 B.C., and ultimately snatched the entire
kingdom back after a battle with seleucus, nicator alexander's successor
in asia in 305 B.C.
Maurya DynastyMaurya Dynasty
He developed the Mauryan city at bhir mound in Taxila, where ruled his
grandson, ashoka, twice as governor.
He introduced buddhism in Gandhara and built the first buddhist
monastery, called Dharmarajika vihara, at Taxila.
Gandhara remained a part of the Mauryan empire for about a century
and a half.
He developed the Mauryan city at bhir mound in Taxila, where ruled his
grandson, ashoka, twice as governor.
He introduced buddhism in Gandhara and built the first buddhist
monastery, called Dharmarajika vihara, at Taxila.
Gandhara remained a part of the Mauryan empire for about a century
and a half.
Indo-Greeks Indo-Greeks (185-97BC) (185-97BC)
The decline of the empire left the sub-continent open to the inroads by
the greco-bactrians, around about 185 B.C., demetrius of bactria
invaded and conquered Gandhara and the Punjab.
Later, wars between different groups of bactrian greeks resulted in the
independence of Gandhara from bactria and the formation of the indo-
greek kingdom
The decline of the empire left the sub-continent open to the inroads by
the greco-bactrians, around about 185 B.C., demetrius of bactria
invaded and conquered Gandhara and the Punjab.
Later, wars between different groups of bactrian greeks resulted in the
independence of Gandhara from bactria and the formation of the indo-
greek kingdom
Indo-GreeksIndo-Greeks
Menander was its most famous king. He ruled from Taxila and later from
Sagala (sialkot). He rebuilt Taxila (sirkap) and Pushkalavati. He became a
buddhist later on.
By 90 B.C. the parthians had taken control of eastern Iran and in around
50 B.C. they put an end to the last remnants of greek rule in Afghanistan.
Eventually an indo-parthian dynasty succeeded in taking control of
Gandhara.
The indo-greek dynasty fell about 75 B.C..
Menander was its most famous king. He ruled from Taxila and later from
Sagala (sialkot). He rebuilt Taxila (sirkap) and Pushkalavati. He became a
buddhist later on.
By 90 B.C. the parthians had taken control of eastern Iran and in around
50 B.C. they put an end to the last remnants of greek rule in Afghanistan.
Eventually an indo-parthian dynasty succeeded in taking control of
Gandhara.
The indo-greek dynasty fell about 75 B.C..
Kushan Rule (75-230 AD) Kushan Rule (75-230 AD)
The kushans, known as yuezhi in China moved from central asia to
bactria, where they stayed for a century. Around 75, one of their tribes,
the kushan under the leadership of kujula kadphises gained control of
Gandhara.
The period is considered the golden period of Gandhara. Peshawar valley
and Taxila are littered with ruins of stupas and monasteries of this
period.
Gandharan art flourished and produced some of the best pieces of indian
sculpture.
The kushans, known as yuezhi in China moved from central asia to
bactria, where they stayed for a century. Around 75, one of their tribes,
the kushan under the leadership of kujula kadphises gained control of
Gandhara.
The period is considered the golden period of Gandhara. Peshawar valley
and Taxila are littered with ruins of stupas and monasteries of this
period.
Gandharan art flourished and produced some of the best pieces of indian
sculpture.
Kushan RuleKushan Rule
The Gandhara civilization peaked during the reign of the great
kushan king kanishka (128–151). The cities of Taxila (takshasila) at
Sirsukh and Peshawar were built. Peshawar became the capital of a
great empire stretching from bengal to central asia.
Under kanishka, Gandhara became a holy land of buddhism and
attracted chinese pilgrim to see monuments associated with many
jataka tales.
After kanishka, the empire started losing territories in the east. In
the west, Gandhara came under the sassanid, the successor state
of the parthians, and became their vassal from AD 241 until 450.
The Gandhara civilization peaked during the reign of the great
kushan king kanishka (128–151). The cities of Taxila (takshasila) at
Sirsukh and Peshawar were built. Peshawar became the capital of a
great empire stretching from bengal to central asia.
Under kanishka, Gandhara became a holy land of buddhism and
attracted chinese pilgrim to see monuments associated with many
jataka tales.
After kanishka, the empire started losing territories in the east. In
the west, Gandhara came under the sassanid, the successor state
of the parthians, and became their vassal from AD 241 until 450.
Invasion by the Huns Invasion by the Huns (450–565 (450–565
AD) AD)
The hepthalite huns captured Gandhara around AD 450, and did not
adopt buddhism. During their rule, hinduism was revived but the
Gandharan civilization declined.
They capital was shifted to hund near the bank of indus.
AD) AD)
The hepthalite huns captured Gandhara around AD 450, and did not
adopt buddhism. During their rule, hinduism was revived but the
Gandharan civilization declined.
They capital was shifted to hund near the bank of indus.
Invasion by the HunsInvasion by the Huns
The sassanids, aided by turks from central asia, destroyed the huns'
power base in central asia, and Gandhara once again came under persian
suzerainty in ad 568.
When the sassanids were defeated by the muslim arabs in ad 644,
Gandhara along with kabul was ruled by buddhist turks.
The sassanids, aided by turks from central asia, destroyed the huns'
power base in central asia, and Gandhara once again came under persian
suzerainty in ad 568.
When the sassanids were defeated by the muslim arabs in ad 644,
Gandhara along with kabul was ruled by buddhist turks.
Turkishahi and HindushahiTurkishahi and Hindushahi ( 650–1021 ( 650–1021
AD) AD)
Gandhara was ruled from kabul by Turkshahi for next 200 years.
Sometime in the 9th century the hindushahi replaced the Turkishahi.
The dynasty ruled from kabul, later moved their capital to
udabhandapura.
AD) AD)
Gandhara was ruled from kabul by Turkshahi for next 200 years.
Sometime in the 9th century the hindushahi replaced the Turkishahi.
The dynasty ruled from kabul, later moved their capital to
udabhandapura.
Fall of Gandhara Fall of Gandhara (10(10
thth
& 11 & 11
thth
Century) Century)
Jayapala was the last great king of hindushahi dynasty, His empire
extended from west of Kabul to the river Sutlej.
However, this expansion of Gandhara kingdom coincided with the rise of
the powerful Ghaznavid Empire under Subuktgeen
thth
& 11 & 11
thth
Century) Century)
Jayapala was the last great king of hindushahi dynasty, His empire
extended from west of Kabul to the river Sutlej.
However, this expansion of Gandhara kingdom coincided with the rise of
the powerful Ghaznavid Empire under Subuktgeen
Fall of GandharaFall of Gandhara
Defeated twice by Sabuktigin and then by Mahmud of ghazni in the kabul
valley, Jayapala committed suicide
Anandapala, a son of Jayapala, moved his capital near nandana in the salt
range. In 1021 the last king of this dynasty, trilocanapala, was assassinated
by his own troops which spelled the end of Gandhara.
Defeated twice by Sabuktigin and then by Mahmud of ghazni in the kabul
valley, Jayapala committed suicide
Anandapala, a son of Jayapala, moved his capital near nandana in the salt
range. In 1021 the last king of this dynasty, trilocanapala, was assassinated
by his own troops which spelled the end of Gandhara.
The RediscoveryThe Rediscovery
By the time Gandhara had been absorbed into the empire of mahmud of
ghazni, buddhist buildings were already in ruins and Gandhara art had
been forgotten
In the 19th century, british soldiers and administrators started taking
interest in the ancient history of the indian suB.C.ontinent
In 1848 cunningham found Gandhara sculptures north of Peshawar. He
also identified the site of Taxila in the 1860s. From then on a large
number of buddhist statues have been discovered in the Peshawar valley.
John marshall performed an excavation of Taxila from 1912 to 1934. He
discovered separate greek, parthian, and kushan cities and a large number
of stupas and monasteries. These discoveries helped to piece together
much more of the chronology of the history of Gandhara and its art.
After 1947 Ahmed Hassan Dani and the archaeology department at
university of Peshawar made a number of discoveries in the Peshawar
and swat valley.
Excavation on many sites of the Gandhara civilization are being done by
researchers from Peshawar and several universities around the world.
By the time Gandhara had been absorbed into the empire of mahmud of
ghazni, buddhist buildings were already in ruins and Gandhara art had
been forgotten
In the 19th century, british soldiers and administrators started taking
interest in the ancient history of the indian suB.C.ontinent
In 1848 cunningham found Gandhara sculptures north of Peshawar. He
also identified the site of Taxila in the 1860s. From then on a large
number of buddhist statues have been discovered in the Peshawar valley.
John marshall performed an excavation of Taxila from 1912 to 1934. He
discovered separate greek, parthian, and kushan cities and a large number
of stupas and monasteries. These discoveries helped to piece together
much more of the chronology of the history of Gandhara and its art.
After 1947 Ahmed Hassan Dani and the archaeology department at
university of Peshawar made a number of discoveries in the Peshawar
and swat valley.
Excavation on many sites of the Gandhara civilization are being done by
researchers from Peshawar and several universities around the world.
CULTURECULTURE
RELIGIONRELIGION
Hinduism was supposed to be the predominant religion before the
persian rule as Gandhara had played an important role in the epic of
mahabharata.
During the 2nd century B.C., It was here that buddhism was adopted as
the state religion which flourished and prevailed here for over 1000
years, starting from 2nd century B.C., Until 10th century A.D.
Hinduism was supposed to be the predominant religion before the
persian rule as Gandhara had played an important role in the epic of
mahabharata.
During the 2nd century B.C., It was here that buddhism was adopted as
the state religion which flourished and prevailed here for over 1000
years, starting from 2nd century B.C., Until 10th century A.D.
RELIGIONRELIGION
The Greeks also came within their religious influence in the indo-greek
period.
After the muslim invasion in 10
th
and 11
th
century, Islam prevailed in the
region which is still the dominant religion roer the last thousand years.
The Greeks also came within their religious influence in the indo-greek
period.
After the muslim invasion in 10
th
and 11
th
century, Islam prevailed in the
region which is still the dominant religion roer the last thousand years.
LANGUAGELANGUAGE
Gandhara's language was a "middle indo-aryan" dialect, usually called
g ndh r . Texts are written right-to-left, which had been adapted for
ā ā ī
indo-aryan languages from a semitic alphabet.
During the persian rule, the aramaic script was used to write the iranian
languages of the empire.
Gandhara's language was a "middle indo-aryan" dialect, usually called
g ndh r . Texts are written right-to-left, which had been adapted for
ā ā ī
indo-aryan languages from a semitic alphabet.
During the persian rule, the aramaic script was used to write the iranian
languages of the empire.
LANGUAGELANGUAGE
Semitic scripts were not used to write south asian languages again until
the arrival of islam and subsequent adoption of the persian-style arabic
alphabet for new indo-aryan languages like urdu, punjabi, sindhi and
kashmiri.
The greeks introduced their language, art and religion in the country of
Gandhara, where ruled thirteen greek kings and queens. Their language
lasted more than five hundred years and their art and religion and
considerable influence on the flourish of Gandhara civilization.
Kharosthi script died out about the 4th century.
The hindko and the archaic dardic and kohistani dialects, derived from
the local indo-aryan prakrits, are still spoken today, though the afghan
pashto language is the most dominant language of the region today.
Semitic scripts were not used to write south asian languages again until
the arrival of islam and subsequent adoption of the persian-style arabic
alphabet for new indo-aryan languages like urdu, punjabi, sindhi and
kashmiri.
The greeks introduced their language, art and religion in the country of
Gandhara, where ruled thirteen greek kings and queens. Their language
lasted more than five hundred years and their art and religion and
considerable influence on the flourish of Gandhara civilization.
Kharosthi script died out about the 4th century.
The hindko and the archaic dardic and kohistani dialects, derived from
the local indo-aryan prakrits, are still spoken today, though the afghan
pashto language is the most dominant language of the region today.
ARTART
The gandh ra style of buddhist art developed out of a merger of greek,
ā
syrian, persian, and indian artistic influence.
Development began during the parthian period (50 B.C. – A.D. 75).
Gandh ran style flourished and achieved its peak during the kushan
ā
period, from the 1st to the 5th century.
The gandh ra style of buddhist art developed out of a merger of greek,
ā
syrian, persian, and indian artistic influence.
Development began during the parthian period (50 B.C. – A.D. 75).
Gandh ran style flourished and achieved its peak during the kushan
ā
period, from the 1st to the 5th century.
ARTART
It declined and suffered destruction after invasion of the white huns in
the 5th century and subsequently after the arab invasion in 11th century
AD.
The purpose of this art was the propagation of buddhism through the
images carved and made in stone, stucco, terracotta and bronze, mostly
enshrined in the stupas and monasteries throughout Gandhara
Today the Gandhara sculptures occupy a prominent place in the
museums of England, France, Germany, USA, Japan, Korea, China, India
and Afghanistan together with many private collections world over.
It declined and suffered destruction after invasion of the white huns in
the 5th century and subsequently after the arab invasion in 11th century
AD.
The purpose of this art was the propagation of buddhism through the
images carved and made in stone, stucco, terracotta and bronze, mostly
enshrined in the stupas and monasteries throughout Gandhara
Today the Gandhara sculptures occupy a prominent place in the
museums of England, France, Germany, USA, Japan, Korea, China, India
and Afghanistan together with many private collections world over.
Major CollectionsMajor Collections
Peshawar museum, Peshawar, Pakistan (largest collection in the world).
Lahore museum, lahore, Pakistan.
Taxila museum, Taxila, Pakistan.
National museum of Pakistan, karachi, Pakistan.
Mathura museum, mathura, India.
Musée guimet, Paris, France (about 150 artifacts, largest collection
outside of asia.)
British museum, london, great britain (about 100 artifacts)
Tokyo national museum, Tokyo, Japan (about 50 artifacts)
National museum of oriental art, Rome, Italy (about 80 artifacts)
Peshawar museum, Peshawar, Pakistan (largest collection in the world).
Lahore museum, lahore, Pakistan.
Taxila museum, Taxila, Pakistan.
National museum of Pakistan, karachi, Pakistan.
Mathura museum, mathura, India.
Musée guimet, Paris, France (about 150 artifacts, largest collection
outside of asia.)
British museum, london, great britain (about 100 artifacts)
Tokyo national museum, Tokyo, Japan (about 50 artifacts)
National museum of oriental art, Rome, Italy (about 80 artifacts)
ARCHITECTUREARCHITECTURE
The persian and greek influence led to the development of the greco-
buddhist style, starting from the 1st century A.D.
Important remnants of buddhist construction are stupas and other
buildings with clearly recognizable greek statues and style elements like
support columns and lengthy staircases.
The persian and greek influence led to the development of the greco-
buddhist style, starting from the 1st century A.D.
Important remnants of buddhist construction are stupas and other
buildings with clearly recognizable greek statues and style elements like
support columns and lengthy staircases.
ARCHITECTUREARCHITECTURE
Ruins from other epochs, are found in the Gandhara capital Taxila in the
extreme north of the punjab.
A particularly beautiful example of buddhist architecture is the ruins of
the buddhist monastery takht-i-bahi in the northwest province.
Useum of Indian art, Dahlem, Berlin, Germany.
Ruins from other epochs, are found in the Gandhara capital Taxila in the
extreme north of the punjab.
A particularly beautiful example of buddhist architecture is the ruins of
the buddhist monastery takht-i-bahi in the northwest province.
Useum of Indian art, Dahlem, Berlin, Germany.
Cultural InfluenceCultural Influence
DRESSES
Kushana kings who have gifted the national dress of shalwar and kamiz
and sherwani to Pakistan.
FOOD
Huns and the turks who gave to Pakistan the present ethnic, their
culture, food and adab.
CASTS
The jats, gakkhars, janjuas (jouanjouan of the chinese) and gujars all
trekked into Pakistan and made their home here.
Pashtuns, who borrowed the surname of gul and later the title of khan
from the mongols.
FUEDALISM
The confederated tribes of the huns, led to new administrative system in
the country and created a new form of land management that has lasted
until today.
DRESSES
Kushana kings who have gifted the national dress of shalwar and kamiz
and sherwani to Pakistan.
FOOD
Huns and the turks who gave to Pakistan the present ethnic, their
culture, food and adab.
CASTS
The jats, gakkhars, janjuas (jouanjouan of the chinese) and gujars all
trekked into Pakistan and made their home here.
Pashtuns, who borrowed the surname of gul and later the title of khan
from the mongols.
FUEDALISM
The confederated tribes of the huns, led to new administrative system in
the country and created a new form of land management that has lasted
until today.
FAMOUS FAMOUS
ARCHEOLOGICAL ARCHEOLOGICAL
SITESSITES
ARCHEOLOGICAL ARCHEOLOGICAL
SITESSITES
Famous Archeological SitesFamous Archeological Sites
The most famous sites are:
Hadda and bamiyan in afghanistan
Shah-ji-ki-dheri in Peshawar
Bala hisar and sheikhan dheri in charsadda
Takht-i-bahi, jamal garhi and sahri bahiol in mardan
Aziz dheri in swabi
Butkara-i & II in swat
Sirkap, sirsukh,julian in Taxila
The most famous sites are:
Hadda and bamiyan in afghanistan
Shah-ji-ki-dheri in Peshawar
Bala hisar and sheikhan dheri in charsadda
Takht-i-bahi, jamal garhi and sahri bahiol in mardan
Aziz dheri in swabi
Butkara-i & II in swat
Sirkap, sirsukh,julian in Taxila
RECENT EFFORTSRECENT EFFORTS
Recent EffortsRecent Efforts
NFCH
The establishment of national fund for cultural heritage in 1994.
Universities
Foreign archaeologists have also excavated various virgin locations in
collaboration with the archaeology departments of punjab and Peshawar
university.
Gandhara Week
In 2005, inauguration of the Gandhara week, to be celebrated from
march 28 to april 3, .To promote the heritage of the Gandhara
civilisation and to highlight the collections exhibited in various museums
in the country in order to attract domestic and foreign tourists.
UNESCO
Unesco and the government of Pakistan have joined hands to map the
cultural assets of the country.
NFCH
The establishment of national fund for cultural heritage in 1994.
Universities
Foreign archaeologists have also excavated various virgin locations in
collaboration with the archaeology departments of punjab and Peshawar
university.
Gandhara Week
In 2005, inauguration of the Gandhara week, to be celebrated from
march 28 to april 3, .To promote the heritage of the Gandhara
civilisation and to highlight the collections exhibited in various museums
in the country in order to attract domestic and foreign tourists.
UNESCO
Unesco and the government of Pakistan have joined hands to map the
cultural assets of the country.
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