EU ambassador hails Taxila heritage

Calls for stronger international cooperation in cultural preservation

TAXILA:

European Union Ambassador to Pakistan Raimundas Karoblis paid an official visit to the Taxila Museum, where he expressed keen interest in the Gandhara civilisation and Pakistan's rich cultural heritage.

The ambassador was received by Taxila Museum Curator Zubair Akhtar, who briefed him on the museum's extensive collection of rare archaeological artefacts related to the Gandhara civilisation, Buddhism and the ancient city of Taxila, highlighting their historical and international significance.

During the briefing, the curator said Taxila is regarded as one of the world's oldest centres of learning, religion and culture, adding that the artefacts preserved in the museum represent not only Pakistan's heritage but also the shared cultural legacy of humanity. He also highlighted ongoing efforts to preserve, document and research the museum's collections, as well as initiatives to promote public awareness of the country's archaeological heritage.

The EU ambassador toured the museum's galleries and admired the rare examples of Gandhara art, Buddhist sculptures and other historical artefacts on display. He praised the historical significance of Taxila and commended the Department of Archaeology for its efforts to preserve Pakistan's cultural heritage.

At the conclusion of the visit, Ambassador Karoblis expressed hope that international cooperation would be further strengthened to promote and preserve Pakistan's historical and cultural heritage at the global level.

The Taxila Museum administration welcomed the ambassador's visit and his interest in the region's history and civilisation, expressing optimism that such visits would help project a positive image of Pakistan and promote cultural tourism.