Travel guide to the ancient city of Taxila, Pakistan

Scenic spot introduction:

The ancient city of Taxila is the world-famous center of Gandhara art and one of the richest archaeological sites in South Asia. Located about 50 kilometers northwest of Islamabad, the capital of Pakistan, it is a famous ancient city with a history of 2,500 years. In the 6th century BC, Taxila was the capital of the Kingdom of Gandhara. In the 3rd century BC, the Indian Mauryan Dynasty monarch Asoka conquered Taxila. Sila came under his command. Because Ashoka believed in Buddhism, Taxila gradually became a prosperous Buddhist holy place and a center of philosophy, religion and art where scholars gathered. Chinese eminent monks Faxian and Xuanzang have all been here. Today, the distinctive ruins of the ancient city of Taxila can be vaguely discerned. The city walls, pagodas, monasteries and reliefs are scattered in an orderly manner, showing the grandeur of the past.

Attractions distribution:

The main attractions of the ancient city of Taxila include Taxila Museum, Jaulyan Temple ruins, Dharma Rajka Studupo, Mohra Moradhu Temple ruins, Sirkapu, Xuanzang Lecture Hall, etc. .

Scenic spot qualifications:

World Heritage

Scenic spot features:

photography, monuments, culture, monuments