Time Periods
Paleolithic
Mesolithic
Neolithic
Chalcolithic
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Iron Age
Classical Period
Post-Classical Period
Early Modern Period
Industrial Period
Contemporary Period
Time Periods
Paleolithic
Mesolithic
Neolithic
Chalcolithic
Bronze Age
Iron Age
Classical Period
Post-Classical Period
Early Modern Period
Industrial Period
Contemporary Period
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Khair Khaneh is an archaeological site situated near Kabul, Afghanistan, known for its Buddhist religious structures, likely including temples. Excavated initially in the 1930s by Joseph Hackin, the site offers insight into the spread and influence of Buddhism in the region during the Late Classical Period. Its significance lies in its religious architecture, indicating a thriving Buddhist community in Kabul around the 1st century CE. As a representation of the cultural and religious dynamics of the time, Khair Khaneh provides valuable information about the historical presence of Buddhism in Afghanistan, contributing to our understanding of the region's religious and cultural history.
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