Taxila once called Takshila is located in Pakistan, in Punjab province of PK
The Exact location is in Rawalpindi District Punjab, Pakistan. Nearest cities are Islamabad & Rawalpindi, Wah Cantt and Abbottabad. It is about 30–35 km northwest of Islamabad.
This Museum was founded by British in the Colonial Period during 1918 and foundation stone was laid by Lords Chelmsford Viceroy of India .
It was basically established to store the dscoveries found in Taxilla and nearby the remains of Indus Civilization. Many sculptures and coins have bern founded by the archeologists and by the locals of Taxilla.
It reflects alot about Ghandara Civilization, where Greeks, Persians and Central Asians used to live together. Many Bhuddists still visit the place to pay tribute.
There are three main stupas as one of them is in the picture.
🟤 Dharmarajika Stupa
Dharmarajika Stupa, the one in the picture
One of the oldest and largest stupas in Taxila
Built by Emperor Ashoka who believed to contain relics of Buddha which was surrounded by smaller stupas and monasteries
🟤 Jaulian Stupa Complex
also called Jaulian Monastery is Famous for Buddhist monastery with a main stupa in the center
Contains beautifully carved Buddha statues they are Used by monks for study and meditation
🟤 Mohra Moradu Stupa
Mohra Moradu Stupa is very Well-preserved monastery and stupa site is Known for ancient rooms of monks and bathing area
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