Rawalpindi, Pakistan
N-125, Taxila,
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A UNESCO world heritage site. It’s a must visit. Get a tour guide to help guide you through the remains. But try not to purchase the fake archeological goods they are selling... typically coins! But before you visit this site he sure to visit the museum first! Otherwise you won’t have a clue as to what is what! But do some here! It’s also the palace of the king Ashoka (from the Shahrukh khan movie)
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Local official staff are cooperative. Place are very historic.
History preserved but so sad to hear last excavation was in 1936, they should improve the entrance
Bakwas Place Nothing interesting here
It's a nice historical place but at most places or seems to have been reconstructed. It remained inhabited for several centuries and several civilizations. Chance ticket is Rs 20 per person (pakistani citizen) Rs 500 per person (foreigners).
back from 4BC to 2AD. The finds from the site are displayed in the Taxila museum 2km from the site. The sad part is that I found more sheep on the gate of the sight than tourists and on enquiry was told by the guard that they have on average 5 tourists per day. City of Taxila's reflect the multicultural nature of the Indo-Greek kingdom with each district having its own religion and shops in front,Modern day Islamabad city lay out is based on the same pattern, The Indo-Greek kingdom which consisted not only of the Punjab, but also of Gandara Civilization, Arachosia (modern-day southern Afghanistan), Ganges valley,Greek religious practices, Zoroastrian ,Hinduism, Jainism, and Buddhism are all known from second-century Taxila. The highlight is off coarse shrine of double headed eagle because of the bird on the arch that has two heads. we visited the site with some foreigners, guides are available on site it is advisable to hire one for a nominal fee , the entry fee must be paid once for both Dharmarajika Stupa and Sirkap which for foreigners is Rs 500 and for locals Rs 30, must visit site if any one is near islamabad
Amazing destination for the ones who have a knack to visit heritage spots and learn about the history. Sirkap is a remains of the entire city. The borders are clearly demarcated, sign boards are up clearly showing how the ancient people lived here. It really takes one back in time. There are stupas here too. There are engravings in the walls which indicate multiple different things. Absolutely loved being here. You might wanna take a guide with you if you're really clueless about the place.
A good archaeological site
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