The coins and shrine — known as a stupa — are thought to date from the time of the Kushan Empire, a mainly Buddhist polity that ruled the region from about the second century B.C. until the ...

They are identical to those of Kushan period, particularly the coins believed to be in circulation during King Vasudeva ’s reign from 200-220 AD, which means these coins are 1,800 years old ...

TAXILA: A key and coins from the Kushan Dynasty, dating back to the third century AD, were discovered at an ancient Buddhist monastery in Badlapur during excavations carried out by the Taxila ...

At a depth of 23 meters, the team discovered an ancient river system associated with the Saraswati River, described in texts like the Rigveda.

Baghpat (Uttar Pradesh) [India], Nov 18 (ANI): Copper coins, which may date back to the Kushan period, have been found in the Khaprana village in Barnawa area of Baghpat.

Object Details author Whitfield, Susan 1960- Contents A pair of steppe earrings -- A hellenistic glass bowl -- A hoard of Kushan coins -- Amluk Dara Stupa -- A Bactrian Ewer -- A Khotanese plaque -- ...

The Kushan coin had great historic value along the ancient Silk Road and was generally made in the Greek style and of gold, silver and bronze materials. [Photo/Xinhua] Previous Page1 2 3 Next Page ...

Ernst Herzfeld Papers / Series 4: Photographic Files / 4.9: Photo File 9: "Coins" Ernst Herzfeld Papers. FSA.A.06. National Museum of Asian Art Archives. Smithsonian Institution, Washington, D.C. Gift ...

During the visit, the team found more coins, the remains of an old statue, and earthenware said to be from Kushan era and related to Gurjara Pratihara.

The coins on display are different from ancient Chinese coins made through casting. Kushan-era coins were made from repeated hammering, following the practice of ancient Greece and Rome.

The coin weighs around 6.5 grams and is carved with images on both sides. The image of King Huviska on one of its sides suggests it dates back to the second century and belongs to the Kushan era ...