Taxila hosts World Heritage Day celebration
Buddha holy bone relic has been put on display at the Taxila Museum. PHOTO: EXPRESS
Taxila, like the rest of the world, observed the day dedicated to preserving global cultural heritage in Pakistan.
On this occasion, various heritage sites in Taxila and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa witnessed the arrival of individuals from different countries and the payment of religious tributes.
At the Jaulian Buddhist Stupa and Monastery, Khanpur, delegations from various countries fulfilled their religious duties. Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa Field Officer Archaeology, Sayed Gul Kalash and Site In-charge Raja Adnan welcomed the delegations and briefed them on the significance of the stop.
Similarly, in the Taxila Museum, under the guidance of the Director General of the Department of Antiquities, Zahir Abbas Malik, museum staff raised banners and books to highlight the importance of the day with the guests.
Subsequently, the delegations paid their religious tributes and expressed gratitude in eloquent terms for the best initiatives in the province.
In November last year, foreign delegations from Thailand and Malaysia paid a visit to the Julian Stupa and the Ancient University. The warm reception for the guests was led by Field Officer Kalash and other department employees.
The members of the delegation from Malaysia and Thailand were given a thorough briefing by archaeologist field officers on the upkeep and historical importance of the archaeological site and ancient heritage in Khanpur.
The focus of the briefing centred on the preservation and historical significance of this archaeological site and the ancient heritage that enriches the region of Khanpur.
Expressing their admiration for Pakistan’s natural beauty, which encompasses stunning mountain ranges and valleys boasting four distinct seasons, the delegation highlighted Khanpur's unique charm, set against a backdrop of lush lychee and malta gardens.
Published in The Express Tribune, April 19th, 2024.