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32 must-see UNESCO Heritage sites in Pakistan

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UNESCO World Heritage Sites of Pakistan are Six in number and are recognized as having significant heritage value that would require protection and monitoring. Four of these sites are located along an arc on the ancient invasion route from West to East, across Northern Pakistan. The remaining ones are also on the South to North…

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Buddhist Asoka advice to Pakistanis at Takht Bahi Mardan

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Takht Bahi Buddhist temple at Mardan, Khyber Pakhtoonkhwa, Pakistan is the ultimate tribute to the strong Buddhist presence in Northern Pakistan up till 5th century BC. Takht Bahi Buddhist temple History The Mauryan Buddhist King Asoka (299-237 BC) ruled the old country of Northern Pakistan for about 40 years, with the Takht Bahi area within…

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Discover the Enchanting Rohtas Fort (Qila)

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Rohtas Fort in Pakistan is one of the recent forts built in this land and is easy accessible to History buffs. In 1997, UNESCO inscribed it as World Heritage site. Qila Rohtas Pakistan Google Map location It is 8 km south of grand trunk road and is near the city of Dina. it easily accessible…