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Sanchi Archaeological Museum

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The Sanchi Archaeological Museum is a museum near the archaeological site of Sanchi. It houses various artifacts which were found in the nearby Buddhist complex.[1][2] It was established in 1919, by John Marshall, the then director of the Archaeological Survey of India.

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    Remains of one of the Pillars of Ashoka, displayed at the museum.
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    Avalokitesvara Head. Sandstone. Circa 12th Century CE.
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    Sanchi capital of Ashoka.
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    Sanchi capital of Ashokan pillar.
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    Gupta capital.
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    Sanchi Pillar 35 Vajrapani statue.
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    Buddha 400-500 CE.
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    Naga in human form 400-500 CE.

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