Takht-i-Bahi-world heritage site attracts European tourists

PESHAWAR, May 30: Takht-i-Bahi, a UNESCO world heritage site in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, has attracted international tourists and delegates from European countries, who took keen interest in the archaeological wonder of Pakistan.
The delegates from European countries visited the world heritage Buddhist complex of Takht-i-Bahi in Mardan district and visited its ancient monastery of the Gandhara Civilization.
Dr. Abdul Samad, Director Archeology and Museums briefed the foreign delegates about historical and archaeological importance of Takht-i-Bahi Monastery (1st CE) and Neighbouring City Remains at Sahr-i-Bahlol of the Gandhara Civilization.
Bhuddist Ruins of Takht-i-Bahi (Throne of Origins) and Neigbouring City Remains at Sahr-i-Bahlol and Jamal Ghari in Mardan were included in UNESCO’s world heritage list in 1980.
The delegation was further told that monastic complexes of the ruins are spectacularly positioned on various hilltops ranging from 36.6 metres to 152.4 metres in height with a covered area of about 33 hectares.
Takht-i-Bahi Monastery was in continuous use till the 7th century (CE) composed of an assemblage of buildings constructed of stone on Gandhara patterns. -DNA