Swat Museum, Archaeological museum in Mingora, Pakistan.
Description
The Swat Museum in Mingora is an archaeological collection with thousands of objects from the Gandhara period and Buddhist times. It houses sculptures, religious relics, seals, and traditional regional crafts across its galleries.
History
The museum was founded in 1959 when an Italian expedition and the local ruler worked together to establish the first collection. After severe earthquakes and conflicts, it reopened in 2014 with restored objects.
Culture
The museum displays Gandhara sculptures from the first millennium that reflect local Buddhist traditions and beliefs. These works show how artistic styles moved between Asia and the Western world.
Practical
The museum sits on a main road and is walkable from the city center. Plan to spend about two to three hours for a complete visit.
Did you know?
A stone game board discovered in the area shows that games were loved in Swat since ancient times. This passion for playing continues in local life to this day.
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