Tapa Shotor, Buddhist monastery near Hadda, Afghanistan.
The archaeological site of Tapa Shotor contains clay sculptures, three-dimensional statues, and architectural remains from a substantial religious complex.
The monastery, established during the reign of Indo-Scythian king Azes II between 35-12 BCE, functioned until its destruction by arson in 1992.
The sculptures at Tapa Shotor display a combination of Buddhist teachings with Hellenistic artistic elements, including representations of Herakles and Tyche.
The archaeological site requires specialized permissions for visits due to its location in Nangarhar Province and current regional security considerations.
An Afghan archaeological team discovered numerous intact sculptures at the site, providing evidence of direct artistic connections between Hellenistic Bactria and Gandhara.
GPS coordinates: 34.36604,70.46898
Latest update: May 11, 2025 17:08
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