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Tour to Taxila
35 km north of Islamabad, Taxila is one of the
most important archaeological sites in the subcontinent. An ancient
center of learning and the cradle of the famous Gandhara art, the
place has three distinct cities during different phases. All of
these are carefully excavated and preserved in Taxila. Out of these
three, first is Bhir Moundn, built around sixth century B.C. Established
around the 2nd century B.C., the second Sirkap city is on the opposite
side of Tamara stream; and finally Sirsukh, built by the Kushan
rulers in the first century A.D. This is the most modern city of
all. Added to these sites Taxila has over 50 archaeological sites
within its radius of 30 kms. Dhamarajika Stupa and Monastery (300
BC - 200 AD), Bhir Mound (600-200 BC), Sirkap (200 BC - 600 AD),
Jandial Temple (c.250 BC) and Jaulian Monastery (200 - 600 AD) are
most important of these.
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