Taxila Mirrors Preserved in India and Technology Transfer


World Heritage Site: Taxila

Publication Year: 2019

Publication Type: Article

Publication Identifier: WHED64DB43661

Summary

Mirrors excavated from Taxila, preserved in museums of India and Pakistan, offer valuable insights into the technological history of the Indian subcontinent. These artifacts, studied for their metallurgical composition and manufacturing techniques, reveal advanced craftsmanship and potential technology transfer during ancient times. The research recapitulates the historical context of Taxila's excavations while focusing on the mirrors' features, providing a window into the region's technological development.

Citation

Chattopadhayay, P. K., & Sen, S. (2019). Taxila Mirrors Preserved in India and Technology Transfer. Indian Journal of History of Science, 54(2). https://doi.org/10.16943/ijhs/2019/v54i2/49657

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