Taxila

Historical SiteWorld Heritage Site

Archaeological site of the ancient Indian subcontinent, at Taxila, Punjab, Pakistan

Taxila, historically known as Takṣaśilā, is a city and a World Heritage Site in the Rawalpindi District of Punjab, Pakistan. Founded around c. 1000 BC, it is one of the oldest cities in South Asia, and has a population of over 136,900 as of 2023.

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Taxila MuseumMuseum · 200 m
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