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35 km (22 miles) north-west of
Rawalpindi, on the way to Peshawar,
lies Texila, world famous for
its archeaological sites, dating
back to the 5th century B.C. The
city flourished for a thousand
years and was famous as a centre
of Gandhara art of architecure
and sculpture, education and religion
in the days of Buddhist glory
(click on "TAXILA" for the picture).
Its museum is a must for visitors. |
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