In 2017, DNA samples were extracted from Gandharan burial mounds found in Barikot, Swat dating back to the Iron Age. The results were recently released following analysis. Utilizing admixture modeling tools, the genetic distance between these samples and modern sample groups were measured.
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The fatal shooting of two men in the heart of the Afghan capital Kabul - a city unfortunately used to violence - went almost unnoticed.
But then, the dead men had hoped to go unnoticed: according to one source, they were both carrying fake IDs.
Exactly what they were doing in Kabul, and who...
This superb sculpture depicts a bearded Gandharan man, possibly a great warrior or nobleman. Interestingly, his turban is surmounted by a lion spewing strings of pearls, the lion symbolizes strength and bravery while the strings of pearls symbolize abundance of wealth.
He hails from the country...
As the battle-hardened Macedonians poured through the Khyber Pass, bloodily defeating the valiant tribes that stood to stop them, they encountered a new and fearsome weapon: the Heavy Longbow and it’s devastating piercing capability as detailed by the famed Greek historian Arrian of Nicomedia...
This artifact, found in Rokhri District Mianwali, Punjab, depicts a youthful noble lady with a lavish golden headpiece and an intricate hairstyle. A portion of her hair is curled and dyed with henna, a practice that still continues in parts of Pakistan. This artwork shows influence from...
It is a small segment of a family tree of my friend that goes back to at-least 1,000 years and is extremely intriguing, I will post more soon but currently I am studying this part; I can pick out some names but my Nastaliq is not that strong, especially with this handwriting. If anyone could...
This server aims to provide a platform for like-minded individuals to discuss various topics on Pakistan, among many other fields and to house the Pakistani Discord community along with those interested in our community. Our goal is to set a standard of beliefs and values that can further unify...
My friend made this mod for Arma III and the amount of work he spent on detailing and emphasis on realism is just amazing!
https://www.facebook.com/ArmAPakistan/?ref=settings&_rdc=1&_rdr
Here is some of the content:
You can see that one of the pilots deployed their parachute very late, which suggests he may have been injured and it affected his response time, he may have also faced further injuries due to the rough landing caused by the delay.
The other pilot who can be seen way above, is the one that...
I know there are many members here from Muzaffarabad, some reported the noise of jets, but did anyone from Muzaffarabad hear explosives? Is there any sign of such?
Indian media is claiming that they apparently hit Muzaffarabad.
It was a good hit, but branches will always grow back - when will we strike the root?
https://www.nytimes.com/2018/12/27/world/asia/pakistan-baluch-afghanistan-bombing.html