Fragments from a Buddhist Stupa in Afghanistan

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James Blake Wiener
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This fragment comes from Stupa B23, which used to be located at the Monastery of Bagh-Gai (facing southwest) in Hadda, Aghanistan. It dates from the 3rd-4th centuries CE. (Musée Guimet, Paris)

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James Blake Wiener
James is a writer and former Professor of History. He holds an MA in World History with a particular interest in cross-cultural exchange and world history. He is a co-founder of World History Encyclopedia and formerly was its Communications Director.

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Wiener, J. B. (2017, October 18). Fragments from a Buddhist Stupa in Afghanistan. World History Encyclopedia. Retrieved from https://www.worldhistory.org/image/7463/fragments-from-a-buddhist-stupa-in-afghanistan/

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Wiener, James Blake. "Fragments from a Buddhist Stupa in Afghanistan." World History Encyclopedia. Last modified October 18, 2017. https://www.worldhistory.org/image/7463/fragments-from-a-buddhist-stupa-in-afghanistan/.

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Wiener, James Blake. "Fragments from a Buddhist Stupa in Afghanistan." World History Encyclopedia. World History Encyclopedia, 18 Oct 2017. Web. 21 Dec 2024.

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