Taxila (Pakistan)

Top 10 Lost Ancient Capitals

Taxila (Pakistan) (Top 10 Lost Ancient Capitals)

Taxila (Pakistan) - An important ancient city in the region of Punjab, Taxila was a centre of learning and trade for centuries, reaching its zenith under the Kushan Empire in the 1st century AD.

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Aria - August 24, 2025TOP

Taxila, one of ancient Asia's greatest learning centers, served successively as Achaemenid, Mauryan, and Greco-Buddhist capital. This archaeological marvel near Islamabad reveals exceptional cultural fusion through its Hellenistic temples, Buddhist stupas, and pioneering universities that attracted scholars for centuries before its mysterious decline.

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