Ancient South Asia

Prehistory to c. 500 CE

From the Indus Valley Civilization to the Great Stupa at Sanchi, the art and architecture of ancient South Asia continues to impress

What is South Asia?

India, Sri Lanka, Afghanistan, Pakistan, Nepal, Bhutan, Bhutan, and the Maldives are all part of South Asia

Early Buddhist Art

c. 500 BCE–400 CE

Buddhism originated in South Asia around 500 BCE

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