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Ancient Buddhist Temple in Pakistan
The Archaeologists have unearthed an ancient Buddhist temple in Swat valley. The valley is located in Northern Pakistan. The temple was a part of the Gandhara region. The temple has a mix of Greek art and Buddist art. This is because the region was once conquered by Alexander the great. About the temple The temple ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2022
Category: Art & Culture Current Affairs
Topics: Alexander the Great • Barikot • Buddhism • Buddhist architecture • Buddhist art • Characters in the Mahabharata • Gandhara Art • Gautama Buddha • Greek culture • Mahabharat • Pakistan • Stupa
Bamiyan Buddha- Key Facts to Know!
Recently, the Bamiyan Buddhas were brought back to life with the help of 3D projection in the event held in the Bamiyan Valley of Afghanistan. The event called “A Night with Buddha” was held on the anniversary of annihilation. Background The statues of Bamiyan Buddha, which find the place among the tallest statues of the ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2021
Category: Art & Culture Current Affairs • International Current Affairs
Topics: A Night with Buddha • Afghanistan • Bamiyan Buddha • Bamiyan Valley • Gandhara Art • Gautama Buddha • Virtual Bamiyan Buddha
Buddhas of Bamiyan
In light of the recent observation of the World Heritage Festival, the ICOMOS highlighted the Buddhas of Bamiyan as an example of heritage items destroyed for what they symbolise. About the Monument The Buddhas of Bamiyan were located in the Bamyan Valley of central Afghanistan. These were 2 statues of Buddha carved into a rocky ..
Topics: Afghanistan • Buddhism in Afghanistan • Gandhara Art • Heritage • Taliban