Buddhist Heritage of Ancient Swat Valley
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https://doi.org/10.53724/jmsg/v7n4.04Keywords:
Pashto, Amluka Dara, Tokar Dara, Swat valley, Advent of Aryans, Kusanas, Mauryan Empire, Greek InvasionAbstract
Swat is a beautiful valley of the present-day Pakistan and Afghanistan border. Presently Pashto is the language of this region. This valley is the home of natural beauty. This valley is a witness to different rulers. Archaeological excavations reveal pre-historic Buddhist caves, monasteries, and Aryan Graveyards. Many monuments were ruined after the Taliban's attack. This is the time to preserve the remaining one. This paper highlights the Buddhist heritage of Swat valley. The beautiful valley with rich heritage and traces of destruction. It's the time to protect, preserve and reveal them.
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