Site of the the ancient Alexandria Caucasia a treasure of some 200 sophisticated Greco-Gandharan (2nd cent AD) ivory objects was found. Most likely the contents of a warehouse of an exporter of ivories carved in the area. The panels and sculptures depict scenes of ordinary and royal court life.
Greco-Gandharan finds
Relevante Museen
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Kabul, National Museum of Aghanistan
Kabul, National Museum of Aghanistan
Nahegelegene Fundstellen
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ALEXANDRIA IN THE CAUCASUS
ALEXANDRIA IN THE CAUCASUS Begram-Charikar -
Bagram southern extension
Urban southern extension of Bagram site. -
ALEXANDRIA IN THE CAUCASUS CITADEL
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Unidentified site
Probable settlement. Located with satellite imagery.