Sanchi Archaeological Museum
The Sanchi Archaeological Museum is a museum near the archaeological site of Sanchi. It houses various artifacts which were found in the nearby Buddhist complex.[1][2] It was established in 1919, by John Marshall, the then director of the Archaeological Survey of India.
Sanchi Archaeological Museum | |
Sanchi Archaeological Museum | |
| Established | 1919 |
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| Location | Sanchi Town, Madhya Pradesh, India, Asia |
| Coordinates | 23°28′46″N 77°44′23″E |
| Type | Archaeological |
| Website | asi |
Gallery
- Remains of one of the Pillars of Ashoka, displayed at the museum.
- Avalokitesvara Head. Sandstone. Circa 12th Century CE.
- Sanchi capital of Ashoka.
- Sanchi capital of Ashokan pillar.
- Gupta capital.
- Sanchi Pillar 35 Vajrapani statue.
- Buddha 400-500 CE.
- Naga in human form 400-500 CE.
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