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Illustration

by Muhammad Bin Naveed
published on 26 June 2015

Front view of the double-headed eagle stupa shrine at Sirkap, Taxila. Dated 30 BCE – 80 CE from the Scytho-Parhian era. It is presumed that the Scythians brought in this most probably Babylonian symbol with them from the West.

About the Author

Muhammad Bin Naveed

Muhammad Bin Naveed

I have completed my Masters in Archaeology and Bachelors in Architecture. After completing my Architectural degree I found that I could help in the field of archaeology in Pakistan to virtually preserve the threatened heritage of the country.

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APA Style

Naveed, M. B. (2015, June 26). Double-Headed Eagle Stupa. Ancient History Encyclopedia. Retrieved from https://www.ancient.eu/image/3963/

Chicago Style

Naveed, Muhammad B. "Double-Headed Eagle Stupa." Ancient History Encyclopedia. Last modified June 26, 2015. https://www.ancient.eu/image/3963/.

MLA Style

Naveed, Muhammad B. "Double-Headed Eagle Stupa." Ancient History Encyclopedia. Ancient History Encyclopedia, 26 Jun 2015. Web. 20 Apr 2019.

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