A recently discovered “Hero Stone” in Arin, Bandipore. Images generously shared by Yaseen Tuman. Hero stones used to be put up at the spot where a great warrior died. For a detailed study of these stones found all over the valley, do check: Sati Stones of Kashmir
A month later, experts are dating it back to Karkota era (600 AD-800). The piece is now at SPS.
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