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3 unusual facts about Chakhil-i-Ghoundi stupa


Chakhil-i-Ghoundi Stupa

Some of the Buner reliefs are much better preserved and give a better picture of the original Ketos design.

The left scene is a well-known Hellenistic scene often found in Gandhara.

In particular, a Hellenistic cupids and garland design, a representation of the Buddha and Maitreya within decorated arches, a Buddhist narrative frieze, and a head of Garuda.


Stair riser

A flight of stairs with decorated stair risers from the Chakhil-i-Ghoundi Stupa has been almost fully restored and can now be seen at the Guimet Museum in Paris.


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