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Taxila Ruins

Taxila, Pakistan
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Ranked #1 of 1 attractions in Taxila
4.5 of 5 stars 2 Reviews
Description: A famous archaeological site showcases different influences, from Persian to Biddhist.
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 2, 2012

The land of famous including "Alexander the great", Taxilla is an experience not be missed if you are visiting Islamabad/Peshawar for the first time. Be careful of the locals trying to sell you fake buddha structures which is basically a rip-off. However they also have coins sometimes which are mostly genuine. The visit of ruins including Sircup and dharmarajika is... More

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Wah Cantt, Pakistan
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 17, 2011

Taxila is known to be the cradle of Indus Valley civilization. UNESCO World Heritage site http://whc.unesco.org/en/list/139, it is famous for its Orange orchards. The valley and particularly a small village called Khanpur produce World's best "red blood oranges" and Shakri Malta "sugar oranges". Some glimpses of the area are here: http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=285516&id=614635853 More

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