Taxila is the city on the Indus river in Rawalpindi district Punjab Pakistan.This city was influenced by Greeks Persians and Buddhists.This area was founded about 5000 years ago however the first major settlements were established around 3000 years.This area is historically significant and known around the world for its architectural sites.In 1980 Taxila was considered as the UNESCO World Heritage site.This area is also protected by the constitution of Pakistan as historic heritage.This area is also related to Alexander due to his invasion of the are in 326 BC.It contains 18 major historical sites.All of them are significant and belongs to thousands of years in past.Most major site in the area is Bhir Mound,Sirkap Sirrush Dharmarajika StupaIt is also ranked as the top tourist spot in Pakistan.Let me introduce some of the significant places in the area.
Bhir Mound
Bhir Mound iSirkups one of many archaeological sites excavated by Sir John Marshal from 1913-1925.This area was conquered by Alexander and later on by Chandragupta in 316 BC later on in the region of Ashoka Buddhist monks settled in Taxila.This historic site contains belonging to many settlements.
Sirkup
Sirkup is an archaeological site in texila that was built by Greco-Bactrian King Demetrius.The king built this site after invading the ancient Indians in around 180 BC this site contains many religious buildings including Round stupa and Apsidal temple.This historic site attracts people and archaeologists from all over the world.It's worth seeing whenever you visit Taxila.
Dharmarajika Stupa
Dharmarajika Stupa belongs to the Buddhist time that dates from the 2nd century.The Buddhist Stupa was built to keep the small bone fragment of the Buddha.This place was built by emperor king Ashoka in the 3rd century.It was excavated in 1913 by Sir John Marshall.It’s also a major tourist attraction and worth visiting.
Julian
Julian is located on a hill 100 meters above the village of Julian that's 40 km to the south-east of Islamabad.It is a major archaeological site built by Buddhist under the rule of King Ashoka.It is also the major excavation of Sir John Marshall.This place includes many historical statue and belongings of the people.The place takes you back in timeIt’s also a major tourist attraction around Taxila.