Illustration
This is a fragment from a Buddhist temple in Afghanistan. It dates from between 100-500 CE. (Musée Guimet, Paris)
About the Author
James is a writer and former Professor of History. He holds an MA in World History with a particular interest in cross-cultural exchange and world history. He is a co-founder of World History Encyclopedia and formerly was its Communications Director.
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APA Style
Wiener, J. B. (2017, October 29). Fragment from a Buddhist Temple in Afghanistan. World History Encyclopedia. Retrieved from https://www.worldhistory.org/image/7499/fragment-from-a-buddhist-temple-in-afghanistan/
Chicago Style
Wiener, James Blake. "Fragment from a Buddhist Temple in Afghanistan." World History Encyclopedia. Last modified October 29, 2017. https://www.worldhistory.org/image/7499/fragment-from-a-buddhist-temple-in-afghanistan/.
MLA Style
Wiener, James Blake. "Fragment from a Buddhist Temple in Afghanistan." World History Encyclopedia. World History Encyclopedia, 29 Oct 2017. Web. 26 May 2022.
