Monumental Entrance to Gandharan Buddhist Architecture
The article presents a series of pieces excavated by the ISMEO Italian Archaeological Mission in two Buddhist sacred areas in Swat (Pakistan). The pieces are chosen for their connection to the theme of monumental entrances of cultic buildings. In the first case (Gumbat), the building is a shrine....
Main Authors: | Olivieri, Luca Maria, Iori, Elisa |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Edizioni Ca’ Foscari
2021-06-01
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Series: | Annali di Ca’ Foscari: Serie Orientale |
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Online Access: | https://edizionicafoscari.unive.it4/riviste/annali-di-ca-foscari-serie-orientale/2021/1/monumental-entrance-to-gandharan-buddhist-architec/ |
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