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Paleolithic
Mesolithic
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Chalcolithic
Bronze Age
Iron Age
Classical Period
Post-Classical Period
Early Modern Period
Industrial Period
Contemporary Period
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Tapa Shotor, also known as Tape Shotor, was a significant Sarvastivadin monastery near Hadda, Afghanistan, illustrating a confluence of Greco-Buddhist and Hellenistic artistic traditions. The site, dating back to the 1st century BCE, reflects a unique historical timeline that includes periods under Indo-Scythian, Kushan, and Kidarite influences. The monastery's artistic creations, particularly its clay sculptures and statues, showcase the profound impact of Hellenistic art, possibly a result of Greek migration from the Greco-Bactrian cities. Key features of the site include religious structures like stupas and temples, alongside exquisite decorative elements such as statues and reliefs. Despite its historical significance, Tapa Shotor faced destruction by fire in the 9th century CE, ending centuries of religious and cultural legacy.
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