Sarnath Museum
Sarnath Museum, Varanasi, India
The Sarnath Archaeological Museum is one of India’s oldest and most significant site museums, located near the place where Gautama Buddha delivered his first sermon. Established in 1910, the museum houses an exceptional collection of artifacts from the Mauryan, Kushan, and Gupta periods, including the famous Ashokan Lion Capital, which is now India’s national emblem. Its galleries display beautifully carved sculptures, inscriptions, and relics that reflect the rich Buddhist heritage and artistic
The Sarnath Archaeological Museum is one of India’s oldest and most significant site museums, located near the place where Gautama Buddha delivered his first sermon. Established in 1910, the museum houses an exceptional collection of artifacts from the Mauryan, Kushan, and Gupta periods, including the famous Ashokan Lion Capital, which is now India’s national emblem. Its galleries display beautifully carved sculptures, inscriptions, and relics that reflect the rich Buddhist heritage and artistic