Settlement

Mes Aynak

Afghanistan
Era
c. 3rd–7th century CE
Coordinates
34.3886°, 69.3531°
Category
Settlement

Buddhist monastic and settlement complex built over an ancient copper-working landscape. Archaeologists have documented temples, sculpture, manuscripts, and industrial remains.

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