Time Periods
Paleolithic
Mesolithic
Neolithic
Chalcolithic
Bronze Age
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
Location
About
Kafir-kala, known as the 'Fortress of the Infidels', is an archaeological site located in the Vakhsh valley of Tajikistan. This site features a rectangular fortress town, measuring 360x360 meters, surrounded by defensive walls and a large ditch. Within the fortress lies a citadel, measuring 70x70 meters, which housed the rulers' palace. A significant aspect of Kafir-kala is its Buddhist temple and Vihara, showcasing the 'Tokharistan school of art', with murals and inscriptions indicative of Buddhist influence. The fortress, dated to the Early Post-Classical Period, is a testament to the region's historical significance as a cultural and religious intersection, reflecting the spread of Buddhism along ancient trade routes.
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