Discovery of 1st Century Murals
Archaeologists claim that the discovery of the 1st century intact murals from a Buddhist site in Swat is a landmark achievement in history.
Archaeologists claim that the discovery of the 1st century intact murals from a Buddhist site in Swat is a landmark achievement in the history of the Gandhara civilisation in Pakistan.
They said that the discovery of the murals was a quantum leap in the Buddhist archaeology and is of immense importance.
“We have discovered some rare fresco paintings belonging to the first century from the Abbasahib-China Buddhist site in Barikot during our recent exactions. The paintings are in different poses including namaskar pose. Six of them are visible and intact,” stated Saqib Raza, team leader of the archaeologists, who are busy in the excavation of the site.
Director of archaeology and museums, Dr Abdul Samad said that the discovery of the murals was rare. He further revealed that this was the first time archaeologists found intact fresco paintings at an archaeological site of the Kushan dynasty in the Gandhara civilisation.
“It showed that about 2000 years ago, residents of this area were using the fresco painting techniques. Thanks to the archaeologists that they discovered the murals intact. There is no other example here in Gandhara of finding intact paintings,” he said.
The director added that apart from the murals, rare Kharosthi script inscriptions and coins were also discovered by the archaeologists.
Prof Luca M Olivieri, the director of the Italian archaeological mission in Pakistan, termed the discovery extremely important.
“Such an environment should be preserved along with the archaeological ruins in an integrated archaeological part as it has been planned at Barikot which will promote cultural tourism in Swat,” said Prof Luca.
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