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Hindu Temple Architecture- 200 BCE-300 CE

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Many small dynasties became powerful during the period between 200 and 300 BC . At this time that a dramatic change is seen in field of architecture sculpture.   Most of the architectural arts we see in India were made during this time. Religion was given more importance in architectural sculpture during this period. However, there are differences between some Eastern and Western researchers in this field. As Anand Kumaraswamy and Stella Kamorrez point out, architecture is a new aspect of deep spiritual Indian doing. Many times the architecture and sculpture of the Yaksha, Yaksini, Naga, Nagis are sculpted by them. In that case, people used to worship their God at that time. According to the sources of the Mahaparinirana of the Buddha , it is known that many Chaityas were built in Vaishali. Two engraved broken pillars have been found in Amravati .  One of these is to do the carved of a tree that is covered by railing.  Here is a 2nd ...

ARCHAEOLOGY & THE EARLY INDIAN PAST

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What is Archaeology? Archaeology is the study of human past. Study of grand palaces, temples ,   discarded product of   everyday human activity, broken pottery, different   structures, artefacts, bones, seeds,   pollen,   seals, coins, sculptures & Inscriptions. Archaeological related 3 technical terms are- Artefact Industry Assemblage Artefact   :    An artefac is   any   portable   object made   or altered by human hands like pottery, tools. Industry   :     Similar   artefacts made of the same material found at a site   comprise an Industry like   Microlith industry, Blade & Burin Industry. Assemblage   :     All the Industries   found at a site   from   its Assemblage. If   similar assemblages are found at several sites – this called archaeological culture. Type of  archaeology Field Archaeology ...