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The site of Tepe Narenj, which literally means “orange hill”, stands on a relief that is currently denoted as Koh-e Zamburak, or “mountain of the small wasp”, situated on the eastern slopes of the #Hindukush mountain chain, only a few kilometers South of #Kabul #Afghanistan 
so far only partially investigated, it covers an area of more than four hectares and occupies a dominant position; it faces East and is quite visible from a considerable distance. The site has earlier origins, dated by pottery, paleographic and numismatic finds to the 2nd-3rd CE
the period most intensively documented in the excavations, during which the sacred area was reworked, renovated and extended several times, dates to between the end of the 5th century CE and the 9th/10th century CE.
Today is the last day of the week long colab with @dStephenB as @MuseumBuddy Stephen has enlightening us with his work in the field of #military #history & representation of #indian #Soldiers in #Britisharmy during the 2 #worldwars apart from that he takes people on #guidedtours
Stephen tell us more about your tours to various #war related #heritagesites across #England What are your plans for the future, post lockdown times? I’ll post some of my #guided tours photos here in #India with my #design #students btw today’s #TeachersDay here 😎
The 1st is from #Amaravati #Buddhist #stupa site 2nd is with a #potter at #Dharavi in #Mumbai 3+4th from #Kanheri #Buddhist #caves in #Mumbai I take tours there to understand how2000 year old #handmade rock caves had addressed #waterharvesting #ecological #Sustainability concerns
Bei den letzten Wahlen zum #stupadue an der @unidue gaben von 42.576 wahlberechtigten Studierenden lediglich 2.050 ihre Stimme ab. Das sind nur 4,78 Prozent. Der schlechteste Wert seit Jahren. Was kann man tun, um die #Wahlbeteiligung zu steigern? Ein paar Überlegungen: (1/9)
Alles steht und fällt mit der Bekanntheit des Wahltermins. Mir ist es ein Rätsel, warum das Rektorat für jedes Sommerfest einen Sondernewsletter an die komplette Studierendenschaft und sämtliche Angehörige der #UDE schicken kann, nur für die Wahl des #stupa nicht. (2/9).
Keine Wahl ohne Wahlkampf. Hier sind die zur Wahl stehenden Listen und Kandidierenden gefragt. Eine Woche Glühweinduft am Campus genügt nicht. Die Zeit des aktiven Wahlkampfs muss vor der Stimmabgabe erfolgen. (3/9)
The #PatnaMuseum and the #Buddha Smriti Park Museum, both in #Patna are my absolute loves ♥️the Patna Museum was established in 1917 with collections that would be safe keeping in mind the local climatic conditions #Bihar #Art #museums #MuseumsWeek #MuseumDocumentation #India
They ranged from Kurkihara bronzes (best in the world) to large&small stone exquisite sculptures of #Buddha #Bodhisatvas #Mahavir #Jain tirthankaras, Queens, Kings & commoners, but less textiles. Of course, the rich #PatnaSchoolpaintings are treasured here. Pics1-3 are from there
The other photos are of the first #narrative and #interpretive #museum on the life of Buddha. It was opened in 2013 at the #BuddhaSmritiPark (Buddha Memorial Park). It’s at the site of Patna’s old #Bankipore jail, and now is one of the most peaceful place in this chaotic city
This Stupa is basically a pointed arch(lotus petal) rotated about its axis. Niche is typical Indian pointed arch.
#ReclaimArchitecture #Stupa #Buddha
#ReclaimArchitecture #Stupa #Buddha
one is octagonal Makara arch in which Garuda is shown devouring Naga. Arch is semi octagonal in form and decorated with elaborate foliage pattern of Angkor type emanating from Makara(s).
#ReclaimTemples #ReclaimArchitecture #hindu #Buddhism
#ReclaimTemples #ReclaimArchitecture #hindu #Buddhism
The measurements of arch conform to measurements of Manasara(classic Indian architectural texts) according to which height of arch should be 3part and that of pilasters 5 parts. On pilaster carved are two elephant again conforming to Manasara texts.
Depiction of a temple having a dome and entrance framed within a 'pointed arch'
Dated: ~1-3rd century CE
Entrance is likely derived from arched torana with concentric arches, space between them is beautifully decorated with scrollwork and floral patterns. #Gandhara
Dated: ~1-3rd century CE
Entrance is likely derived from arched torana with concentric arches, space between them is beautifully decorated with scrollwork and floral patterns. #Gandhara
Dome of the temple was capped by Kalasha.
Fortunately there are various temples same features which survived the wrath of Islamic invaders. See the one in below link
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In the above temple, we can see the space for similar projected door frame.
Fortunately there are various temples same features which survived the wrath of Islamic invaders. See the one in below link
Link: m.facebook.com/story.php?stor…
In the above temple, we can see the space for similar projected door frame.
Head of Skanda, Peshawar
Dated: ~2-3rd century CE
Dated: ~2-3rd century CE
