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- Kapilavastu Museum is a cultural and religious museum in Tilaurakot, Nepal. Kapilavastu is the ancient city of the Sakyas, Sakyamuni Buddha son of Suddhodhan. There are more than 136 archaeological sites in the territory of ancient Kapilavastu. Tilaurākoṭ, Niglihawa, Gotihawa, Arorakot, Sisahaniyakot, Chhetradehi, Sagrahawa, Pipari etc. are enriched with ancient art remains and monuments. Archaeological findings of Tilaurākoṭ and of other sites are kept in Kapilavastu museum. This museum is operated under the Department of Archaeology of Nepāl Government. This museum was established in 1962 located on the right bank of Banaganga river and western site of Tilaurākoṭ mound. There are terracotta human figurines, animal figurines, bird, seal and sealing, beads, bangles, dabber, flesh rubber, coins, musical instruments, chalcolithic objects of Mustang Chhokhopani cave. Copper rings, weapons, painted grey ware pieces, conch and bone balls, teeth of hair, shoulder bone, finger bone and leg bone are also displayed here. (en)
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- Kapilavastu Museum is a cultural and religious museum in Tilaurakot, Nepal. Kapilavastu is the ancient city of the Sakyas, Sakyamuni Buddha son of Suddhodhan. There are more than 136 archaeological sites in the territory of ancient Kapilavastu. Tilaurākoṭ, Niglihawa, Gotihawa, Arorakot, Sisahaniyakot, Chhetradehi, Sagrahawa, Pipari etc. are enriched with ancient art remains and monuments. Archaeological findings of Tilaurākoṭ and of other sites are kept in Kapilavastu museum. (en)
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