Sarai Khola
| Location | near Taxila, Pakistan |
|---|---|
| Type | Settlement |
| History | |
| Periods | Indus Valley Civilisation |
| Site notes | |
| Excavation dates | 1968-1973 |
Sarai Khola is an archaeological site located near Taxila, Punjab, Pakistan where the Indus Valley Civilization remains have been found.[1][2] Sarai Khola in the Taxila valley excavated by F. A. Khan and M. A. Halim during 1968–1971.[3]
History
[edit]The site was discovered in 1968.[4][5]
From 1968 to 1973, the department of archaeology conducted excavations in which several terra clay figurines of mother goddesses were discovered.[4] In addition to chest blades and beads, terracotta vessels and trash were also discovered.[4] The most intriguing discovery was the variety of ancient burial practices.[4]
References
[edit]- ^ "Sarai Khola | archaeological site, Pakistan | Britannica". www.britannica.com.
- ^ "PAKISTAN: pre-historic settlement discovered in Sarai Khoia near Texila 100' 16mm LIB".
- ^ Mughal, M. Rafique (1990). "Archaeological Field Research in Pakistan since Independence: An Overview" (PDF). Bulletin of the Deccan College Post-Graduate and Research Institute. 49: 265.
- ^ a b c d Newspaper, the (December 26, 2010). "Sarai Khola a forgotten site in Taxila valley". DAWN.COM.
- ^ Mughal, Mohammad Rafique (January 1, 1972). "Intro to Pottery of Period I & II of Sarai Khola and Pottery Types". Pakistan Archaeology, Number 8 – via www.academia.edu.
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