Top Historical Places in Pakistan
Pakistan is a nation with a diverse culture that is renowned for its natural beauty, customs, cuisine, and, of course, historical sites. Pakistan is home to everything from expansive mountain ranges and stunning deserts to lush, green plains. People who prefer to explore historic sites will find heaven in Pakistan. So here are some of the top historical places in Pakistan worth your visit!
The Noor Mahal
Noor Mahal, which can be found in Bahawalpur, is a vision of elegance and beauty. The Nawab of Bahawalpur constructed it in 1872 while the British Raj was in power. Moreover, gold coins and a city map were also hidden in the mahal’s foundation. A large collection of the Nawab’s personal effects is also kept in the mahal, including his old swords, old banknotes and coins, ancient laws from that era, an old piano that the Nawab used to play, old furniture that the Nawab used, and so on.
Mohenjo Daro
Sindh’s province is home to the archaeological site of Mohenjo Daro. Another name for Mohenjo Daro is “Mound of the Dead Men.”
It is believed that Mohenjo Daro, one of the largest and oldest settlements of the Indus Valley, was founded approximately 2500 BC. In the 19th century BCE, the city was abandoned for unidentified causes. Since the city was rediscovered in 1920, significant excavations have been carried out nearby.
Minar-e-Pakistan
It is a national monument that is found in the heart of Lahore. The tower was built between 1960 and 1968 on the site where the All-India Muslim League passed the Lahore Resolution on March23, 1940. The tower is a stunning blend of Islamic and contemporary architecture. Moreover, Nasreddin Murat-Khan, a well-known architect of Russian origin, designed it. The monument’s construction began in1960, and at an estimated cost of Rs7,058,000, it was finished on October 21st, 1968.
Taxila City
Located close to Rawalpindi is the historic city of Taxila. Sanskrit translation of Taxila is “City of Cut Stone.” It is situated close to the renowned Grand Trunk Road, 32 km (20 mi) north-west of Islamabad and Rawalpindi. The Achaemenid Empire, which ruled from the sixth century BCE until the Mauryan Empire, Indo-Greek, Indo-Scythian, and Kushan Empires, left behind some of the region’s ruins. This demonstrates the region’s diversity and historical significance.
Harappa
The earliest traces of the Harappan Civilization can be found in 6000 BC cultures like Mehrgarh. Mohenjo Daro and Harappa were founded in the Indus River Valley around 2600 BC. The Harappan culture was extremely advanced. They had their own form of writing, metropolitan areas, and a varied social and economic structure. The Harappans traded with ancient Mesopotamia and were also traders.
Lahore Fort
The Lahore Fort, often referred to as the Shahi Qila or Royal Fort, is located within the Lahore fortified city. It is a popular Lahore tourist destination. Twenty hectares of land make up the fort. Additionally, the fort is home to 21 monuments from Akbar’s time.
Rohtas Fort
The Rohtas Fort, often referred to as Qila Rohtas, is a fortress close to Jhelum. It was built in the 16th century, during Sher Shah Suri’s rule. Also, it is one of the biggest forts on the subcontinent. Fortunately, the fort was never destroyed, thus it is still standing strongly and in all its splendour.
Takht-i-Bahi
An Indo-Parthian archaeological site called Takht-i-Bahi, also called the throne of water spring, is situated in Mardan, Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan. There are many things to do in the city, but you should go here since it is one of the most impressive Buddhist relics in the entire Gandhara region. The Buddhist monastery was established in the first century CE, and Buddhists continued to occupy it until the seventh. In1980, Takht-i-Bahi was placed on the UNESCO World Heritage List.
