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Taxila - UNESCO World Heritage Site | An Ancient City of Gandhara Civilization [4K] Ultra HD When it comes to ancient history, Pakistan contains its fair share of treasures, one of the prominent of these being the ancient metropolis of Taxila. It remained an important Buddhist Centre from 5th century BC to 6th Century AD. Ancient Taxila was situated at the pivotal junction of South Asia and Central Asia. Taxila or Takshashila ("City of Cut Stone" or "Takṣa Rock") is one of the subcontinent’s treasures, and was once an important city of the kingdom of Gandhara. The renowned archaeologist Sir Alexander Cunningham rediscovered the ruins of Taxila in mid-19th century. In 1980, Taxila was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site. In 2006 it was ranked as the top tourist destination in Pakistan by The Guardian newspaper. Taxila valley is home to over 50 archaeological sites, many of which are inspired or symbolic for the life of Lord Gautama Buddha. However, 18 sites of significant cultural value were inducted as a whole into the UNESCO world heritage umbrella in 1980. 139-001 Khanpur Cave 139-002 Saraikala Prehistoric Mound 139-003 Bhir Mound 139-004 Sirkap (fortified city) 139-005 Sirsukh (fortified ruined city) 139-006 Dharmarajika stupa and monastery 139-007 Khader Mohra (Akhuri) 139-008 Kalawan group of buildings 139-009 Giri complex of monuments 139-010 Kunala stupa and monastery 139-011 Jandial complex 139-012 Lalchak and Badalpur Buddhist stuppa 139-013 Mohra Moradu stupa and monastery 139-014 Pippala stupa and monastery 139-015 Jaulian stupa and monastery 139-016 Lalchak moubds 139-017 Buddhist remains around Bhallar stupa 139-018 Giri Mosque and tombs How to Get to Taxila? The Taxila archaeological site is located in the province of Punjab, Pakistan, about 30 km north of the Capital Territory of Islamabad. It lies off the famous and historical Grand Trunk Road. The ruins of Taxila are located about 30 km north of Islamabad / Rawalpindi, just off the famous Grand Trunk Road. Places in the video: Intro: Sirkup (Fortified City) (0:00) • Dharmarajika Stupa (0:24) • Sirkup (Fortified City) (1:05) • Mohra Muradu Stupa & Monastery (2:41) • Jandial Temple (3:43) Political control Taxila and the region of Gandhara witnessed the rule of several major powers of antiquity as listed here: Achaemenids (~600-400 BCE) Greeks (~326-324 BCE), Mauryans (~324-185 BCE), Indo-Greeks (~250-190 BCE), Scythians (~2nd century to 1st century BCE), Parthians (~1st century BC to 1st century CE), Kushans (~1st to 5th century CE), White Huns (~5th century CE) Hindu Shahi (~9th to 10th century CE). Camera Gear: Sony A7-III with Sony 16-35 Lens DJI Mavic Air 2 GoPro Hero 9 Black You may love to watch these videos of this channel: This is Pakistan - Top 66 Things to Do [4K] https://youtu.be/pz--L5OBKno 10 Most Beautiful Beaches in Balochistan [4K] https://youtu.be/zmhcjiHfS4Q 7 Best Things to Do in Hingol National Park [4K] https://youtu.be/EFuASb4LWz4 12 Most Beautiful Lakes in Pakistan [4K] https://youtu.be/u_9VBcHZkI0 10 Top Things to Do in Neelam Valley [4K] https://youtu.be/E29iuVxsgUI 15 Best Things to Do in Gilgit-Baltistan [4K] https://youtu.be/KL1H94uETTA 16 Best Drives in Gilgit-Baltistan [4K] https://youtu.be/ZRawoOtmshA 12 Best Things to Do in Skardu [4K] https://youtu.be/TdTyoe7JAAQ Caution: Please be respectful of copyright. Unauthorized use is prohibited.