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.
Localisation:
- Afghanistan, Şayād
- geo:34.994095,69.310555
- Précision ± 0-5 m.
Classification:
- Objet
- Visible
Identificateurs:
- vici:place=31661
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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.
Musées associés
Kabul, National Museum of Aghanistan
Kabul, National Museum of Aghanistan
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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
ALEXANDRIA IN THE CAUCASUS CITADEL