The region of Guwahati that has been identified with the ancient city of Pragjyotishapura has a rich cultural heritage primarily in the form of material remains. The city, being adorned with a large number of temples provides testimony of the role of patronage in facilitating the establishment of these religious establishments. The temples are adorned with sculptures that throw valuable light on the nature of prevalent religious beliefs. In analysing the significance of the material culture towards understanding the history of the region, mostly it is associated with accidental discoveries. The Ambari archaeological site, located in the heart of Guwahati provides rich evidence of finds in the form of terracotta objects, pottery and sculptures. The significance of the site was the outcome an accidental discovery while the construction of the building of the Reserve bank of India was being undertaken. This paper is an attempt to highlight the sculptures recovered from the Ambari archaeological site, followed by a discussion on the style and iconographic aspects of the sculptures as well as tracing their local characteristics.

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阿萨姆邦的Ambari雕塑-谈其文体特征和当地习语的评估

已被确认为古城Pragjyotishapura的古瓦哈蒂地区拥有丰富的文化遗产，主要是物质遗迹。这个城市装饰着大量的寺庙，这证明了赞助在促进这些宗教场所建立中的作用。寺庙装饰着雕塑，为流行的宗教信仰提供了宝贵的启示。在分析物质文化对理解该地区历史的重要性时，大多数情况与偶然发现有关。位于古瓦哈提（Guwahati）心脏地带的安巴里（Ambari）考古遗址，以兵马俑，陶器和雕塑的形式提供了丰富的发现证据。该地点的重要性是在印度储备银行大楼的建设过程中偶然发现的结果。本文试图突出从安巴里考古遗址中发现的雕塑，然后讨论这些雕塑的样式和肖像，并追寻其局部特征。