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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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Kalai Kafirnigan, a significant archaeological site in Tokharistan, represents a Buddhist temple dating back to the 7th-8th century CE. This period marks a revival of Buddhism in the region under the influence of the Western Turks, specifically the Tokhara Yabghus. The site is part of a network of Buddhist monasteries in Tokharistan, displaying exquisite works of Buddhist art that reflect the prominence of Hinayana Buddhism among the Turkic nobility and local populations. The temple is characterized by its religious and ritual structures, adorned with statues and murals, showcasing the artistic and cultural richness of the era. Kalai Kafirnigan is a testament to the historical and cultural interactions between Buddhist traditions and Turkic influences in Central Asia.
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- Tajikistan
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