Sarai Khola is an archaeological site located near

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where the

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remains have been found. Sarai Khola in the Taxila valley excavated by

F. A. Khan Fazal Ahmad Khan (1910–2009) was a renowned Pakistani archaeologist who served as a Director General of the Department of Archaeology & Museums (DOAM) from 1958 to 1970. He was a student of esteemed archaeologist Mortimer Wheeler. Early l ...

and M. A. Halim during 1968–1971.

History

The site was discovered in 1968. From 1968 to 1973, the department of archaeology conducted excavations in which several terra clay figurines of mother goddesses were discovered. In addition to chest blades and beads, terracotta vessels and trash were also discovered. The most intriguing discovery was the variety of ancient burial practices.

References

Archaeological sites in Punjab, Pakistan {{Asia-archaeology-stub