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Front elevation of house at Brahmunabad, 1857. Creator: Unknown
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Front elevation of house at Brahmunabad, 1857. Creator: Unknown
Front elevation of house at Brahmunabad, 1857. Ancient city in what is now Pakistan, excavated at his own expense by Mr. A. F. Bellasis, of the Bombay Civil Service, and...supposed to have been destroyed by an earthquake about the year A.D. 1020...We had not dug two feet before we came to quantities of bones, and...skeletons...so numerous that it was hardly possible to dig a powra (a large hoe) full of earth without bringing up particles of bones. As far as I could judge, many were undeniably human bones, and others those of cattle and horses. The human bones were chiefly found in doorways, as if the people had been attempting to escape, and others in the corners of the rooms. Many of the skeletons were in a sufficiently perfect state to show the position the body had assumed: some were upright, some recumbent, with their faces down, and some crouched in a sitting posture'. From "Illustrated London News", 1857
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[Front Elevation of House at Brahmunabad, 1857: A Glimpse into the Past of an Ancient Pakistani City] This image showcases the front elevation of a house unearthed at Brahmunabad, an ancient city in what is now Pakistan, in the year 1857. The exact creator of this photograph remains unknown. The city, believed to have been destroyed by an earthquake around A.D. 1020, was excavated at the expense of Mr. A. F. Bellasis, a prominent figure in the Bombay Civil Service. As Bellasis and his team began their excavation, they were met with an unexpected discovery. They unearthed an abundance of bones, both human and animal, in the very first two feet of their dig. The human remains were particularly noteworthy, with many appearing to be undeniably human. These bones were predominantly found in doorways, suggesting that the people had been attempting to escape the disaster. Other skeletons were discovered in the corners of the rooms, some in an upright position, some recumbent with their faces down, and others crouched in a sitting posture. This photograph offers a tantalizing glimpse into the past, providing a poignant reminder of the lives that once thrived in this ancient city. The discovery of these remains not only sheds light on the tragic end of Brahmunabad but also adds to our understanding of the history and culture of the region. This image serves as a testament to the rich archaeological heritage that continues to be uncovered, offering valuable insights into our collective human past.
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