Pakistan are one of the few countries which have a very attractive geological structure. Pakistan have many tourist destinations for visitors and also some of the historical sites for historian or history lovers. Pakistan have deserts, mountains, forests, plateaus and rivers. There are four seasons in Pakistan which are the Gift of ALLAH(GOD) to his believer.
Pakistan have many archeological sites which are older than thousands of years. We will discuss the main top 10 Historical sites in Pakistan.
Importance Of Historical Sites
We can’t cover the complete importance of archeological or historical sites just in a single blog because it’s very vast topic. So, I will discuss the main and most important points in terms of importance.
For Motivation
Visiting these kinds of historical and archeological sites will boost your level of motivation to do something for the nation or country. It’s the best way to know yourself.
For Knowledge
Archeological and historical sites play the vital role in the development of an individual. We should know about the history for future development so, we can use their recipes of success.
Peace
The most important and precious point about the importance of historical sites in Pakistan is that these places have many activities or sceneries which will give you inner peace.
You will start thinking that how peoples used to live here before us and what was their activities, how they used to walk, how they used to debate with each other and many more.
Historical sites in Pakistan
Being one of the luckiest country in Pakistan, Pakistan also have historical places for history lovers. We can feel the presence of many ancient
MOHENJO DARO
Meaning
The word Mohenjo Daro is derived from Sindhi language which mean “Mound of the Dead”.
Brief Over View
Mohenjo Daro was discovered in 1922 by R.D Banerji, who was the officer of archeological survey of India. Under the supervision of John Marshall, K.N extensive excavations were conducted at the location. The car of sir Martial are still placed in the museum of the Mohenjo Daro.
According to historians, this village was destroyed 7 times by River Indus, Earthquake and other physical activities. But it was rebuilt after the destruction.
From 30 to 40 thousand of people were used to stay there in Mohenjo daro.
Mohenjo-daro was designated a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1980.
5 Surprising Discoveries About Mohenjo-Daro, the Lost City
There were two sections to the town.
Mohenjo-Daro was not an ideal town with a grid layout.
Its drainage system was the best-channeled in the world.
Mohenjo-Daro has multistory constructions, such as The Great Bath.
Mohenjo-Daro has seven hundred wells in all.
TAXILA
Also known as takshashila. It is a city in Pothohar region of Punjab, Pakistan.
LOCATION
It is located in tehsil Taxila district Rawalpindi. It lies approximately 25-kilometer northwest in Islamabad.
Brief Over View
The ancient city of Taxila was located at the crossroads of Central and South Asia. The Taxila remains were uncovered in the middle of the 19th century by the eminent archaeologist Sir Alexander Cunningham. UNESCO designated Taxila as a World Heritage Site in 1980.
It was the center or Home of the Hindu and budmoth religions.
According to historian, in 326 BC, alexander the great, conquered the Taxila and spend five days in Taxila. After that alexander went to Jhelum for the purpose of conquering and fought with king foras.
Takhtbhai
Meaning
The word takht I bhai means ‘throne of the water spring’.
Brief Over View
An ancient Buddhist monastery located in Mardan, Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan, has an Indo-Parthian archaeological site called Takht-i-Bahi.
Early in the 20th century, Takht-i-Bahi were uncovered after being found in 1836 by a French army commander. Between 1907 and 1913, the majority of the friezes and statues were removed.
MAKLI NECROPOLIS
Features
Makli necropolis is one of the largest funerary sites I the world. It covered nearly 10 km of the Pakistan area.
Brief Over View
It contains 500,000 to 1 million tombs over the period of 400 years.
It is also known as the “city of silence”.
According to legend, Sheikh Hamad Jamali (r.a.), a Sufi saint, founded the place as a khanqa before being interred there. Makli was turned into a cemetery after the monarch Jam Tamachi and other followers asked to be buried there out of respect.
The mausoleum of Mirza Jani and Mirza Ghazi Baig, that of Nawab Shurfa Khan, the enclosure of Mirza Baqi Baig Uzbek and of Mirza Jan Baba, as well as the magnificently restored tomb of Nawab Isa Khan Tarkhan the Younger, all represent the Mughul period and are located on the southern side of the necropolis.
These graveyards are famous because of the structures and design of Quranic Verses over the tombs.
A “outstanding testament” of Sindhi civilization between the 14th and the 18th centuries, the site was listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1981. Numerous groups of ornate funeral monuments from the 14th to the 18th centuries can be seen at the Makli Necropolis.
LOCATION
It is located in Thatta in Pakistani province Sindh.
LAHORE FORT OR SHAHI QILLA
LOCATION
H8Q7+56P, Fort Rd, Walled City of Lahore, Lahore, Punjab.
Brief Over View
Akbar the great, who ruled for 15 years from 1584 to 1598 and built the Lahore fort, as well as city walls which has 12 gates.
From east to west, it measures 1400 feet, and from north to south, it measures 1100 feet.
Famous places inside the Lahore fort is Sheesh mahal, Naulakha Pavilion, Moti Mosque and Alamgiri gate.
Shalimar garden is also one of the most precious gift of king Jehangir to the residents.
For its “outstanding repertoire” of Mughal monuments from the period when the empire reached its height of artistic and aesthetic achievement, the fort was listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1981.
ROHTAS FORT
LOCATION
Rohtas fort, Dina, Jhelum, Punjab 49400.
Brief Over View
In the Jhelum district of the Punjab province of Pakistan, close to the city of Dina, is a 16th-century stronghold known as Rohtas Fort. One of the biggest and most powerful forts in Punjab was built under the guidance of Raja Todar Mal, the minister of Afghan king Sher Shah Suri.
More than 3 lakh labors participate in the establishment of Rohtas fort.
In 1997, UNESCO declared the fort as a World Heritage Site, and it is still amazingly intact. It was described by UNESCO as a “exceptional example of the Muslim military architecture of Central and South Asia.”
BALTIT FORT
Baltit fort is a fort in Hunza valley which are near with the town of karimabad in the region of Gilgit Baltistan in the northern areas of Pakistan.
It was founded on the 8th century.
LOCATION
8MG9+7W2, Hunza, Karim Abad, Gilgit-Baltistan.
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CONCLUSION
In this blog post I discussed the historical sites in Pakistan with special features and locations. Furthermore, I discussed the importance of Historical sites in country.
FAQS
What are some of the most famous historical sites in Pakistan?
Mohenjo-Daro and Harappa (Indus Valley Civilization)
Taxila (ancient university city)
Lahore Fort and Badshahi Mosque (Mughal era)
Makli necropolis (largest necropolis in the world)
Shalimar Gardens (Mughal gardens)
Baltit Fort (Hunza Valley)
Derawar Fort (Cholistan Desert).
What periods of history do these sites represent?
Indus Valley Civilization (3300-1300 BCE)
Achaemenid Empire (550-330 BCE)
Mauryan Empire (322-185 BCE)
Greco-Bactrian Kingdom (250-125 BCE)
Kushan Empire (1st-3rd centuries CE)
Gupta Empire (4th-6th centuries CE)
Ghaznavid Empire (10th-12th centuries CE)
Ghuri Empire (12th-13th centuries CE)
Delhi Sultanate (1206-1526)
Mughal Empire (1526-1857)
British Raj (1858-1947).
Are these sites UNESCO World Heritage Sites?
Yes, many of them are, including Mohenjo-Daro, Harappa, Taxila, Lahore Fort, Shalimar Gardens, Makli, and Derawar Fort.
What is the best time to visit these sites?
The weather in Pakistan varies depending on the region. Generally, the cooler months (October-March) are ideal for most areas.