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Handout
PBS

Pbs: The Story of India: Stupa Built by Emperor Ashoka, Sanchi

For Students 9th - 10th
PBS explores the architecture of India with an in-depth look in the stupa built by Emperor Ashoka. Describes what a stupa is and what it is primarily used for. Identifies the architectural components of the structure from top to bottom....
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Unit Plan
Smart History

Smarthistory: The Stupa

For Students 9th - 10th
Smarthistory resource with photographs and videos of ancient burial mounds in which historian, Dr. Shelby, provides an in-depth discussion. Links to additional resources.
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Article
Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Railing Pillar With Female Figure Beneath a Tree

For Students 9th - 10th
This stone sculpture depicts a female figure holding on to the branches of a tree. She stands in what is known as a triple bend position. Part of her arms and one leg have broken off. She has a pleasant expression on her face. She wears...
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Graphic
W. W. Norton

W. W. Norton & Company: Stupa at Sanchi: C. 1st Century a.d.

For Students 9th - 10th
Photograph of the Stupa at Sanchi.
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Graphic
Northern Arizona University

Northern Arizona University: The Great Stupa

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from the Northern Arizona University is a gallery of pictures of the Stupa of Sanchi from Northern Arizona University.