An Encyclopaedia of Indian Archaeology v2.c35.114

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**Harwan** (34°11′; 74°53′), Dt Srinagar, on a hill identified with Ṣaḍ-arhad-vana mentioned in the *Rājataraṅgiṇī*. Excavation has revealed among other structures a *stūpa* and an apsidal temple with ancillary structures situated on two terraces. The masonry named diaper rubble style consists of a number of large boulders placed in a row, the interstices filled with smaller chips of stone. A noteworthy feature is the pavement made of square terracotta tiles with: (1) designs of frets, wavy lines, fish-bone patterns and flower designs; (2) leaves of an aquatic plant; (3) geese running or flying with flower petals or leaves in their bills; (4) other birds in the centre of a floral pattern and fighting cocks; (5) fighting rams, cows, elephants and deer; (6) archers on horseback shooting games; (7) female figures, sometimes dancing and beating a drum; (8) couples seated on a balcony, etc. Kharoṣṭhī numerals indicate the position of the tiles on the floor. The establishment has been dated to from about A.D. 200 to 500.