A model of chartak from Parhar (question of its origin )

In 2008, stone bases of different sizes, pilasters manufactured of limestone in Greek-Bactrian architectural style, and a stone mock-up of chartak were discovered during the course of archaeological prospecting in Parhar region of Tajikistan. Archaeological findings in this region indicate that a Zoroastrian fire temple must have towered above an underlying village.

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  • Author(s):
    Y. Yakubov
    Era:
    1st - 4th centuries A.D
    Language of article:
    English
    Source:

    Bulletin of IICAS, Volume 12, 2010

    Format:
    PDF
    Countries:
    Turkmenistan

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