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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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Balalyk Tepe is an archaeological site in modern Uzbekistan, formerly part of Bactria. This site is significant for its mural paintings attributed to the 'Tokharistan school,' which includes other Central Asian sites like Adzhina-tepe and Kafyr-kala. The murals, primarily depicting feasting scenes, reflect the court life of the Hephthalite clan that occupied this fortified manor. The paintings date from the late 5th century to the early 7th century CE. They bear stylistic similarities to other sites like Dilberjin Tepe and the Bamiyan Buddhas. Though the murals were largely destroyed in the second half of the 6th century, they provide valuable insights into the cultural and artistic expressions of Central Asia during the Hephthalite period.
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