Sarai Khola
Archaeological site near Taxila, Pakistan
| Location | near Taxila, Pakistan |
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| Type | Settlement |
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| Periods | Indus Valley Civilisation |
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| Excavation dates | 1968-1973 |
Sarai Khola is an archaeological site located near Taxila, Punjab, Pakistan where the Indus Valley Civilization remains have been found.[1][2]
History
The site was discovered in 1968.[3][4]
From 1968 to 1973, the department of archaeology conducted excavations in which several terra clay figurines of mother goddesses were discovered.[3] In addition to chest blades and beads, terracotta vessels and trash were also discovered.[3] The most intriguing discovery was the variety of ancient burial practices.[3]
References
- ^ "Sarai Khola | archaeological site, Pakistan | Britannica". www.britannica.com.
- ^ "PAKISTAN: pre-historic settlement discovered in Sarai Khoia near Texila 100' 16mm LIB".
- ^ a b c d Newspaper, the (December 26, 2010). "Sarai Khola a forgotten site in Taxila valley". DAWN.COM.
- ^ Mughal, Mohammad Rafique (January 1, 1972). "Intro to Pottery of Period I & II of Sarai Khola and Pottery Types". Pakistan Archaeology, Number 8 – via www.academia.edu.
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Archaeological sites of Taxila
- Hathial
- Bhir Mound
- Sarai Khola
- Sirkap
- Sirsukh
- Dharmarajika
- Jaulian
- Kalawan
- Mohra Muradu
- Jandial
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