PESHAWAR: The Bhamala Buddhist Archaeological Complex in Pakistan has revealed a wealth of history and treasure dating back 2,000 years. Excavations have recently uncovered more than 500 “terracotta artifacts, stucco sculptures, architectural elements, copper coins, iron nails, door sittings, pottery and 14 coins from the Kushan era,”.
According to The Express Tribune the site is believed to date back 2,000 years, and pending laboratory tests on recent finds, Bhamala might be found to be even older. Newly recovered artifacts, like the clay Buddha heads unearthed at the site, may date back to the 3rd century A.D.
Some of the discoveries have suffered damage due to illegal excavations and looting over the years.
The Bhamala stupa is unique as the largest surviving example of its particular shape in the region. It is described as cross shaped, like an Aztec pyramid, and such constructions have only been seen in Kashmir.
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