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Taxila

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Back to ArticleTaxila, Punjab
Taxila, located in Punjab, Pakistan, is an ancient city and UNESCO World Heritage Site that served as a major center of learning and culture from the 6th century BCE to the 5th century CE. Renowned for its Buddhist monasteries, stupas, and Greco-Buddhist art, it reflects a rich blend of civilizations.
ArchitectureArchaeological SitesAncient CityCultural LandscapesBuddhist ArchitectureAncient ArchitectureUNESCO World Heritage Site 322 – 185 BCE | Maurayan Empire Era 50 to 320 CE | Kushan Empire Era600 to 330 BCE | Achaemenid Persian Era 2600 to 1300 BCE | Indus Valley Civilization Era 200BCE to 600CE | Gandhara Era
Ancient dome at Taxila rises amid green woodland growth.
Verdant valleys frame Taxila's archaeological grounds.
Stone dome at Taxila shows centuries of weathering.
Intricate stonework at Taxila reveals layers of history.
Elevated walkway guides visitors through Taxila's landscape.
Visitors traverse Taxila's pathways by traditional cart.
Ornate stone structure at Taxila displays intricate carved surface details
Visitor pathway winds through Taxila's landscaped grounds toward distant structures
Stone platform with carved medallions rises from earthen ground at archaeological site
Mature trees shelter the heritage landscape at Taxila's archaeological grounds
Fortified stone building set within Taxila's landscape showcases ancient masonry techniques
Archaeological site landscape at Taxila shows vegetation reclaiming ancient grounds
A heritage pathway guides visitors through Taxila's ancient grounds.
Ancient stone foundations frame a majestic tree at Mohra Moradu.
Time has softened Mohra Moradu's stone walls with verdant growth.
Weathered stone chamber speaks of Mohra Moradu's spiritual past.
A crumbled foundation reveals layers of Taxila's ancient past.
The boardwalk winds through verdant grounds at Dharmarajika.
A domed earthen mound rises from Taxila's archaeological foundations in dappled shade.
Ancient stairs at Mohra Moradu rise through layered stone and brick remains.
Ancient dome at Taxila rises amid green woodland growth.
Verdant valleys frame Taxila's archaeological grounds.
Stone dome at Taxila shows centuries of weathering.
Visitors traverse Taxila's pathways by traditional cart.
Intricate stonework at Taxila reveals layers of history.
Elevated walkway guides visitors through Taxila's landscape.
Ornate stone structure at Taxila displays intricate carved surface details
Visitor pathway winds through Taxila's landscaped grounds toward distant structures
Stone platform with carved medallions rises from earthen ground at archaeological site
Archaeological site landscape at Taxila shows vegetation reclaiming ancient grounds
Mature trees shelter the heritage landscape at Taxila's archaeological grounds
Fortified stone building set within Taxila's landscape showcases ancient masonry techniques
A heritage pathway guides visitors through Taxila's ancient grounds.
Ancient stone foundations frame a majestic tree at Mohra Moradu.
Time has softened Mohra Moradu's stone walls with verdant growth.
The boardwalk winds through verdant grounds at Dharmarajika.
Weathered stone chamber speaks of Mohra Moradu's spiritual past.
A crumbled foundation reveals layers of Taxila's ancient past.
A domed earthen mound rises from Taxila's archaeological foundations in dappled shade.
Ancient stairs at Mohra Moradu rise through layered stone and brick remains.