The Swat Valley, located in northern Pakistan, is a highland plain enclosed by the Hindu Kush and Karakoram ranges. Geologically unique due to the east–west orientation caused by the Main Mantle Thrust (MMT), it forms a natural time capsule preserving both geological and cultural histories. The Swat River, cutting through narrow gorges, shapes a self-contained basin of exceptional fertility. This distinctive environment has supported continuous human settlement and agriculture for millennia.
Swat/Uḍiyāna: A Shahi Kingdoms Nexus
Luca Maria Olivieri
Data Curation
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2025-01-01
Abstract
The Swat Valley, located in northern Pakistan, is a highland plain enclosed by the Hindu Kush and Karakoram ranges. Geologically unique due to the east–west orientation caused by the Main Mantle Thrust (MMT), it forms a natural time capsule preserving both geological and cultural histories. The Swat River, cutting through narrow gorges, shapes a self-contained basin of exceptional fertility. This distinctive environment has supported continuous human settlement and agriculture for millennia.
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