Asian Art

Buddhism and the Roman world

Several instances of interaction between Buddhism and the Roman world are documented by Classical and early Christian writers. Textual sources in the Tamil language, moreover, suggest the presence of Buddhism among some Roman citizens in the 2nd century AD.

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• ▸Empire of Japan
• ▸Cretan school
• ▸Battle of Kinugasa Castle

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