Ancient Martand Sun Temple in Indian-controlled Kashmir

Source:Xinhua Published: 2014-5-14 10:15:29

Two Kashmiri men walk near the ruins of Martand Sun Temple in village Mattan of district Anantnag, about 65 km south of Srinagar, the summer capital of Indian-controlled Kashmir, May 12, 2014. Martand Sun Temple is one of the important archaeological sites in Indian-controlled Kashmir. The temple was built around 500 A.D. to be dedicated to Surya (Sun) god and is now in ruins. (Xinhua/Javed Dar)


 

People visit the ruins of Martand Sun Temple in village Mattan of district Anantnag, about 65 km south of Srinagar, the summer capital of Indian-controlled Kashmir, May 12, 2014. Martand Sun Temple is one of the important archaeological sites in Indian-controlled Kashmir. The temple was built around 500 A.D. to be dedicated to Surya (Sun) god and is now in ruins. (Xinhua/Javed Dar)


 

People sit near the ruins of Martand Sun Temple in village Mattan of district Anantnag, about 65 km south of Srinagar, the summer capital of Indian-controlled Kashmir, May 12, 2014. Martand Sun Temple is one of the important archaeological sites in Indian-controlled Kashmir. The temple was built around 500 A.D. to be dedicated to Surya (Sun) god and is now in ruins. (Xinhua/Javed Dar)


 

A kashmiri woman and her children walk near the ruins of Martand Sun Temple in village Mattan of district Anantnag, about 65 km south of Srinagar, the summer capital of Indian-controlled Kashmir, May 12, 2014. Martand Sun Temple is one of the important archaeological sites in Indian-controlled Kashmir. The temple was built around 500 A.D. to be dedicated to Surya (Sun) god and is now in ruins. (Xinhua/Javed Dar)


 

A Kashmiri man walks near the ruins of Martand Sun Temple in village Mattan of district Anantnag, about 65 km south of Srinagar, the summer capital of Indian-controlled Kashmir, May 12, 2014. Martand Sun Temple is one of the important archaeological sites in Indian-controlled Kashmir. The temple was built around 500 A.D. to be dedicated to Surya (Sun) god and is now in ruins. (Xinhua/Javed Dar)


 

School children play near the ruins of Martand Sun Temple in village Mattan of district Anantnag, about 65 km south of Srinagar, the summer capital of Indian-controlled Kashmir, May 12, 2014. Martand Sun Temple is one of the important archaeological sites in Indian-controlled Kashmir. The temple was built around 500 A.D. to be dedicated to Surya (Sun) god and is now in ruins. (Xinhua/Javed Dar)


 

A man walks inside the ruins of Martand Sun Temple in village Mattan of district Anantnag, about 65 km south of Srinagar, the summer capital of Indian-controlled Kashmir, May 12, 2014. Martand Sun Temple is one of the important archaeological sites in Indian-controlled Kashmir. The temple was built around 500 A.D. to be dedicated to Surya (Sun) god and is now in ruins. (Xinhua/Javed Dar)


 

A Kashmiri man walks on ruins of Martand Sun Temple in village Mattan of district Anantnag, about 65 km south of Srinagar, the summer capital of Indian-controlled Kashmir, May 12, 2014. Martand Sun Temple is one of the important archaeological sites in Indian-controlled Kashmir. The temple was built around 500 A.D. to be dedicated to Surya (Sun) god and is now in ruins. (Xinhua/Javed Dar)


 

School children walk near the ruins of Martand Sun Temple in village Mattan of district Anantnag, about 65 km south of Srinagar, the summer capital of Indian-controlled Kashmir, May 12, 2014. Martand Sun Temple is one of the important archaeological sites in Indian-controlled Kashmir. The temple was built around 500 A.D. to be dedicated to Surya (Sun) god and is now in ruins. (Xinhua/Javed Dar)


 

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