Ancient Afghanistan—at the crossroads of major trade routes and the focus of invasions – This exhibition celebrates the unique role of Afghanistan as a center for both the
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Buddhism, Silk Road
June 2, 2012–February 10, 2013 Drawing together objects from India, Pakistan, Afghanistan
The Met presents over 5,000 years of art from around the world for everyone to experience and enjoy.
rugged foothills of the Himalayas in what is today northwest Pakistan and eastern Afghanistan
It was also a period of great wealth marked by extensive mercantile activities and a flourishing of urban life, Buddhist thought, and the visual arts.
The Yuezhi reached Bactria (northwest Afghanistan and Tajikistan) around 135 B.C.
tab key to choose an item Title: Dut�r Date: ca. 1860 Geography: Northern, Afghanistan
