Archaeologists in Pakistan have unearthed rare decorative stones, including lapis lazuli, and ancient bronze coins dating to the Kushan dynasty at the UNESCO-listed Bhir Mound near Taxila. The finds, described as significant, include coins bearing the image of Emperor Vasudeva, reflecting the region's religious pluralism during the 2nd century AD. These discoveries offer new insights into the ancient Gandhara civilization and its peak influence under Kushan rule between the 1st and 3rd centuries AD.