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Harappa
Archaeological site of Harappa in modern-day Pakistan, one of the best-known cities of the Indus Valley Civilization.
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Harappa Ruins
Harappa Ruins, Punjab, Pakistan, part of the Indus Valley Civilization, 2600-1300 BCE.
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Painting of the Siege of Baghdad
This painting comes from an illuminated manuscript of "The History of Genghis Khan". The illustration depicts the Siege of Baghdad (1258 CE) by Hulegu Khan (1218 - 1265 CE), the grandson of Genghis Khan (c. 1162/67-1227 CE). The illumination...
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Siddhartha's Secret Escape, Gandhara Relief
The prince Siddhartha secretly leaves the palace of his father. Not to wake the sleeping inhabitants of the palace, yakshas lift his horse on its hooves and carry it above the ground. Gandhara region, Pakistan, 3rd / 4th century CE...
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Seated Buddha from Gandhara
This Seated Buddha was found in Gandhara, Pakistan (100-300 CE).
This image was taken at the National Museum of Australia in the travelling exhibition A History of the World in 100 (and 1) Objects.
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Hariti & Panchika Sculpture
This sculpture shows Panchika, the Buddhist god of wealth, and Hariti, a mother goddess. The prosperity they bring is symbolized by the piles of money being poured from bags at their feet. Schist sculpture, from Gandhara, modern-day Pakistan...
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Hariti, Goddess of Fertility
Hariti, goddess of fertility, 2nd-3rd century, Sahri Bahlol Excavation, 1911-12.
Peshawar Museum, Pakistan.
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Badshahi Mosque
Badshahi mosque, built by the Mughal emperor Aurangzeb (r. 1658-1707 CE) in 1673-74 CE, in Lahore, Pakistan.
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Rock Inscription Written in Brahmi Script
Rock inscription written in Brahmi Script, Gandhara, 5th-7th century.
Islamabad Museum, Pakistan.
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Bodhisattva Head, Gandhara
Head of a Bodhisattva, Pakistan or Afghanistan Gandharan region 4th-6th century CE. Stucco with traces of pigment. (The Art Institute of Chicago).