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The Taxila museum -exploring Greek roots
Ekahau Says: As you the VT reader may know Alexander The Greats last stop in his congest was here in this Part of South Asia and there is evidence that Greek was written and spoken here for about a 1000 years from 327B.C.E. until sometime in the 6th or 7th hundred. You can study all of...
marvelous_girl Says: Sirkap is the name of an archaeological site on the bank opposite to the city of Taxila, Punjab, Pakistan.There u will find ancient Buddhist stupas.In 184, the Greeks invaded Gandara and the Punjab again. From now on, there was a Greek king living in Taxila.The Round...
marvelous_girl Says: It is the world famous museum.If u have any interest in archeology or even if u don't still it is a wonderful museum to visit.For kids of 10yrs or below it's free but for res u have to buy 15rs ticket which is cheap.The museum contains archeological ruins of Indus valley...
besal Says: Built during Sir Mortimer Wheeler’s time, the museum houses majority of the artifacts of his exhaustive excavations. The museum is notable for housing Gandharan sculptures and art, giving a good idea of what Taxila was during its heyday. There is also a good collection of...
Ekahau Says: From Islamabad or Rawalpindi one can reach Texila within half an hour by local wagons, buses or texi. You can hire a private car to visit Texila or contact Punjab tourism corporation offices in any major city of Pakistan and they can arrange guided tours to texila. I just...
besal Says: Basically it is a half day trip from Islamabad/Rawalpindi, and to get there you may need your own transport. Buses also go there but then you will be stuck in one location as majority of the sites are far apart. Therefore better to have your own car/transport to enjoy...
besal Says: Best place is the Jaulian Monastry. Before you start your climb on the stairs, there are numerous cold drink/refreshment shops below. Ask them you want replicas. Replicas of various statues and murals are available. As I have already warned you in the tourist trap, it is...
Various: Mortar and Pestle (Grinder)
besal Says: Shops are lined up on the Taxila road. Taxila is famous for making mortar and pistle, and is renowned all over Pakistan. They are cheap in Taxila compared to prices for this at other places in Pakistan. Being a tourist they will charge you and arm and a leg. Negotiate.They...
Helpfulness
In addition to the relics that can be found in Taxila, this city also is the home of Pakistan Ordinance Factory making most of the heavy armaments, tanks, missiles, etc. So be careful that when you take pictures and do not take any pictures of these factories.
My friend at the museum informed me that sometimes intelligence agents may be lurking around at these sites to ensure that one is complying with such activities. This is quite true at Jaulian as it is situated at a small hill and gives a nice view of Taxila below.
The area is heavily guarded as well as watched. But if you are busy with your tourist activities, no one will bother you.
Written Sep 11, 2006
Helpfulness
Beware of people selling you artifacts, coins, busts, etc at these sites. They may be selling some artifacts that they may have dug out themselves, as smuggling of such relics from these sites is quite rampant. It is also a crime against humanity if someone does this.
Unique Suggestions: If you do want some replicas, visit the gift shop as they keep various statues and jewelry replicas for sale.
Fun Alternatives: Various handicraft shops around Pakistan carry replicas from this period. Buy there and do get a proper reciept as custom official may get suspicious.
Written Sep 11, 2006
besal Says: Mohra Moradu is a Buddhist complex, consisting of two parts: in the west, a stupa (venerated tomb), and in the east, a monastery. The latter is situated between two hill spurs. The drive towards this site goes through various orchids, farms, and over several dried...
besal Says: The Jandial temple, set up on an artificial mound, resembles closely with temples of Greece. Its Ionic columns and pilasters are composed of massive blocks of sandstone. It comprised a square sanctuary, a meeting hall, and a courtyard.Built in the Scythio-Parthian period, it...
besal Says: A monastery built on top of a hill, gives a scenic view of Taxila. A steep climb up several steps takes you to this place, where several statues are in place to view. The monastery houses a small university of that time where monks lived and learned their trade, and have...
besal Says: Situated about 2km north of the Museum, it was one of the largest city of ancient Taxila. Remains of Sirkap shows a well developed city, with lanes and houses along with various stupas strategically built every few blocks. Two prominent stupas remaining are the Double Headed...
besal Says: The earliest and largest Buddhist complex, stands on the banks of Dharma rivulet, it was built to enshrine the redistributed holy relics of the Buddha by King Asoka. The site was excavated in 1912-16 by Sir John Marshall.Situated about 2 km east of the museum (on your left),...
besal Says: Located south of the museum, and also visible from the main road, this is the oldest and first site excavated by Sir John Marshall. The site dates back from 6th – 2nd century BC. There is little to see as the excavation has pointed out that the settlement was a clutter of...
besal Says: When the Kushan invaders decided to abandon the city of Sirkap (the second city of Taxila) and built a new one in its place, they selected a new site known as Sirsukh. The Great Kushans, after succeeding the Parthians, laid the foundation of the third city site in a lush...
There is Khanpur lake situated 20 Km North from Taxila museum. Here you can enjoy water sports i.e Boating & sailing. this is a beautifull site, surrounded by hills. You can also enjoy fresh roast fish here
Written Dec 20, 2012
Address: kHANPUR DAM
Phone: 092514537200
besal Says: Taxila is a national monument, under UNESCO protective care. Its history dates back ages, and various sites can be classified as follows:Achaemenid age: BHIR MOUNDGreek age: SIRKAP, JANDIALKhushan: SIRSUKH, JAULIAN, MOHRA MORADAN
besal Says: A hand drawn map highlights the major sites that one can visit; most famous that all go to are Dharmarajika, Sirkup and Jaulian, which are also easily accessible. Please note that the map is not to scale, but Jaulian is approx. 4-5 km from the Museum.Click on the Map image...
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