Sirkap

The city of Sirkap dates to the 2nd century BCE and is a Greek city as evidenced by its layout (see the map in the 1st picture).
The slightly elevated part of the 2nd picture is said to be the site of a Jain temple.
The 3rd picture has its own identifier. I would love to know how the sundial worked!
The 4th picture is of the royal palace, while the 5th is a residential area.
The 6th picture is an unusual round stupa, thought to be one of the oldest. It is thought to have been lifted here by an earthquake and kept as the city developed around it.
The 7th picture is of a Jain stupa, another thing I haven't seen.
The last picture is the largest stupa base here and has unique cravings. There are corinthian columns carved with a Greek temple and Hindu motifs. And there is another example of a double headed eagle.En savoir plus