Buddhism in Gandhara and beyond: cultural interaction between ancient East and West

Author(s):
Aerde, M.E.J.J. van (0000-0002-4471-3796)
Published
2017
Publication type
Contribution for newspaper or weekly magazine

Abstract

An introductory paper on new research into cultural interactions between the ancient East and West as evident from the archaeology of the Gandhara region, with focus on Buddhist material culture and its development and spread.

Part of a (popular-academic) booklet published for Leiden University's "Dies Natalis" on aspects of globalisation, including (ancient) migrations, linguistic and ethnic diversity, the spread of faiths, and trade routes. With contributions by various Leiden-based academics on new research projects and results.

ArchaeologyGandharaBuddhismglobalisationcultural interactionmaterial cultureGreco-Buddhist artSilk Roads
Date issued
2017-02-01
Language
English
Publisher (host)
Leiden : [Publisher not identified]
Is part of
Aspects of globalisation. Mobility, exchange and the development of multi-cultural states (2017), p. 40-45
hdl
1887/67966
URL
https://luris.nl/files/compactsize for on website - Just_AlphaMagazine_Compleet.pdf