AfghanistanSurkh Kotal is a monumental Kushan-era archaeological site in Baghlan Province, Afghanistan [1]. Excavated by Daniel Schlumberger (1952-1963), the site yielded inscriptions in Greek and Bactrian referencing ruler Kanishka, plus a large statue of the king [2] [3]. The statue was destroyed by the Taliban in 2001 but later reconstructed from fragments [1] [4].
Surkh Kotal
Also known as: Surch Kotal, Surh Kotal, Surx koʻtal, Сурх-Котал, Сурхкоталь, סורך קוטל, سرخکوتل, سُرخ کوتل, സുർഖ് കോട്ടൽ, スルフ･コタル
| Type | Temple complex |
|---|---|
| Period | 1 - 500 AD |
| Country | Afghanistan |
| Coordinates | 36.0362° N, 68.5890° E |