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That is beautiful! Such intricate tile and brick work.
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beutifull picz...are those all mosques. plz describe the pcitures
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Harappan Civilization
Lower Town: HR area and Stupa
This general view of houses in HR area shows the color of the brick walls prior to use of mud brick and clay slurry for conservation. The lower parts of the walls have the natural reddish color of fired brick.
Great Bath and Granary, SD Area, looking west from the stupa mound
The great bath surrounded by a brick colonnade, measures approximately 12 meters north-south and 7 meters wide, with a maximum depth of 2.4 meters. In the background is a massive brick structure with narrow passages that was first identified as a hammam or hot-air bath, and later as the state granary.
HR area, large courtyard (room 70) with blocked drain in the background
A small room located at the edge of the street (in the center of the photograph) is where fourteen skeletons of so-called massacre victims were discovered.
Large Courtyard with mud brick filling, DK-G Area
This large room or courtyard was filled with a solid mud brick platform that was almost entirely excavated to investigate the underlying room. A section of the platform has been preserved beneath the tin roof on the left and part of the platform is still visible in the foreground and in the top right hand section.
Stairs leading to the second storey, DK-G Area
Some houses had small staircases leading to a second story or to a platform for pouring water into a bathing area.
Large Well, HR Area
Wells were made with wedge shaped bricks to make a strong circular structure. Some bricks were made with special grooves to keep the ropes from sliding sideways when drawing water.
Lower Town: HR area and Stupa
This general view of houses in HR area shows the color of the brick walls prior to use of mud brick and clay slurry for conservation. The lower parts of the walls have the natural reddish color of fired brick.
Great Bath and Granary, SD Area, looking west from the stupa mound
The great bath surrounded by a brick colonnade, measures approximately 12 meters north-south and 7 meters wide, with a maximum depth of 2.4 meters. In the background is a massive brick structure with narrow passages that was first identified as a hammam or hot-air bath, and later as the state granary.
HR area, large courtyard (room 70) with blocked drain in the background
A small room located at the edge of the street (in the center of the photograph) is where fourteen skeletons of so-called massacre victims were discovered.
Large Courtyard with mud brick filling, DK-G Area
This large room or courtyard was filled with a solid mud brick platform that was almost entirely excavated to investigate the underlying room. A section of the platform has been preserved beneath the tin roof on the left and part of the platform is still visible in the foreground and in the top right hand section.
Stairs leading to the second storey, DK-G Area
Some houses had small staircases leading to a second story or to a platform for pouring water into a bathing area.
Large Well, HR Area
Wells were made with wedge shaped bricks to make a strong circular structure. Some bricks were made with special grooves to keep the ropes from sliding sideways when drawing water.
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Guliyana, Gujar Khan
Home of the famous Indian Army General ZC Bakhshi, India s most decorated soldier; lies in the fertile land of Guliyana Village of GujurKhan Tehsil in Rawalpindi District of Pakistan. GujurKhan is a beautiful area in respect of relics of the Sikh and Moghal era. In the lush green fertile fields of the Guliyana , stand two beautiful structures of Sikh Architecture . They have remained relatively free from the growing jungle of cement and Iron of the modern faceless architecture due to their location amidst the cultivated lands. Two such Samadhi structures lie close by and in between them one can find old wells and ancient Banyan trees.
Samadhi Complex at Guliyana
This beautiful complex of a bigger Samadhi and a smaller one stands in middle of a lush green field. The temple is believed to have been built by Bakhshmi Moti Ram who was grandfather of Tek Chand, a renowned Sikh from the area. This structure is made of stone covered with a plaster of limestone and clay mixed with red colour to give it a reddish tinge. One side of the Structure broke when a nearby Banyan tree fell on the Structure in a recent storm. These structures are in custody of the Hindu Auqaf department which as usual has leased them to local people and is sleeping over expenditure on its upkeep. Local people use them for storage of firewood and animal fodder.
An old well nearby
A number of old wells in working condition still exist near the Samadhi Complex. The Samadhi structure has an outer veranda covered by arches. The internal structure still has fresco painted scenes depicting the Hindu Dieties and the Sikh Gurus.
Interior Chamber of the main Samadhi
Hanuman paying regards to Ram and Sita
Baba Guru Nanak with his two companions Bala and Mardana
Lord Krishna playing flutes to his Gopis
Radha and Krishna
Maha vishnu resting on Ananta-Śeṣanāga, together with his consort Lakṣmī massaging His “lotus feet. Shiva is also shown in the painting
This particular image of Vishnu resting on the sesanaga or the king of Naga is interesting imagery not depicted in the other temples of the area. The main Samadhi is augmented by a small Samadhi structure having a dome. the paintings in the Dome depict lord Shiva, Parvati, floral designs , Sikh Gurus and trees.
Home of the famous Indian Army General ZC Bakhshi, India s most decorated soldier; lies in the fertile land of Guliyana Village of GujurKhan Tehsil in Rawalpindi District of Pakistan. GujurKhan is a beautiful area in respect of relics of the Sikh and Moghal era. In the lush green fertile fields of the Guliyana , stand two beautiful structures of Sikh Architecture . They have remained relatively free from the growing jungle of cement and Iron of the modern faceless architecture due to their location amidst the cultivated lands. Two such Samadhi structures lie close by and in between them one can find old wells and ancient Banyan trees.
Samadhi Complex at Guliyana
This beautiful complex of a bigger Samadhi and a smaller one stands in middle of a lush green field. The temple is believed to have been built by Bakhshmi Moti Ram who was grandfather of Tek Chand, a renowned Sikh from the area. This structure is made of stone covered with a plaster of limestone and clay mixed with red colour to give it a reddish tinge. One side of the Structure broke when a nearby Banyan tree fell on the Structure in a recent storm. These structures are in custody of the Hindu Auqaf department which as usual has leased them to local people and is sleeping over expenditure on its upkeep. Local people use them for storage of firewood and animal fodder.
An old well nearby
A number of old wells in working condition still exist near the Samadhi Complex. The Samadhi structure has an outer veranda covered by arches. The internal structure still has fresco painted scenes depicting the Hindu Dieties and the Sikh Gurus.
Interior Chamber of the main Samadhi
Hanuman paying regards to Ram and Sita
Baba Guru Nanak with his two companions Bala and Mardana
Lord Krishna playing flutes to his Gopis
Radha and Krishna
Maha vishnu resting on Ananta-Śeṣanāga, together with his consort Lakṣmī massaging His “lotus feet. Shiva is also shown in the painting
This particular image of Vishnu resting on the sesanaga or the king of Naga is interesting imagery not depicted in the other temples of the area. The main Samadhi is augmented by a small Samadhi structure having a dome. the paintings in the Dome depict lord Shiva, Parvati, floral designs , Sikh Gurus and trees.
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Guliyana, Gujar Khan cont....
Small Samadhi adjacent to the main structure
Shiva with wife Parvati, sacred cow is shown in the back ground
A painting showing a Sikh Guru under a Tree
Trees painted in Fresco on walls
Almost 1 kilometre from the Samadhi, stands a lone Samadhi structure, this also has a floral painted dome from the inside in a very good condition.
Another Samadhi at Guliyana
Painted Dome of the Samadhi
The beautiful structures are a few of the heritage spread across the Potohar Plateau. Its indeed a treat to visit and watch these places.
Precious Heritage of Guliyana « QuratulainFatimaa's Blog
Small Samadhi adjacent to the main structure
Shiva with wife Parvati, sacred cow is shown in the back ground
A painting showing a Sikh Guru under a Tree
Trees painted in Fresco on walls
Almost 1 kilometre from the Samadhi, stands a lone Samadhi structure, this also has a floral painted dome from the inside in a very good condition.
Another Samadhi at Guliyana
Painted Dome of the Samadhi
The beautiful structures are a few of the heritage spread across the Potohar Plateau. Its indeed a treat to visit and watch these places.
Precious Heritage of Guliyana « QuratulainFatimaa's Blog
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