Question

The BMAC sites reveal terracotta models of horses, seals, axes and adzes. The full form of BMAC cultures is:

A Bactria Magan Archaeological Cultures
B Baluchistan Arabia Architectural Complex
C Bactria Margiana Archaeological Complex
D Baluchistan Magan Archaeological Cultures

Answer & Explanation

Answer: [C]

The full form of BMAC cultures is:

C) Bactria Margiana Archaeological Complex.

The Bactria Margiana Archaeological Complex (BMAC) refers to a group of Bronze Age archaeological cultures that existed in Central Asia, specifically in the regions of Bactria (modern-day northern Afghanistan) and Margiana (part of modern-day Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan). The BMAC cultures thrived from approximately 2300 to 1700 BCE.

The BMAC sites have yielded various artifacts, including terracotta models of horses, seals, axes, and adzes, providing insights into the material culture and craftsmanship of the societies that inhabited these regions during the Bronze Age.

Therefore, the correct answer is C) Bactria Margiana Archaeological Complex.