Discover The Best Of Taxila

Taxila is one of the most famous archaeological sites of Pakistan. It is located in the Rawalpindi division.  Declared as a UNESCO World Heritage S ite, the site dates to 5 century BCE. The history of Taxila was documented from the 6th century BC when this region became a part of the Kingdom of Persia. Previously known as Takshashila, the city is famous for being the center of Buddhism. It is also the home to one of the oldest universities in the world which was built during the Gandhara period. Students from China, Syria, Greece, and Babylon used to study in ancient universities. Taxila is also significant with heavy industries, cement factories, and small cottage industries for stoneware, pottery, and footwear; Hence attracting lots of tourists throughout the year.  Read More