Archaeological Sites
058. Stupa Of Mankiala
The first time I saw the stupa of Mankiala was in 1989 or 1990, while travelling on the GT Road. Its huge, distinct round shape is quite visible from the road, less than two kilometers away. Subsequently, I saw it many times but could not find any information about it—though I was sure it was…
049. Tulamba: An Ancient City Of Pakistan
Tulamba is one of the oldest cities in Pakistan, located about 80 kilometers from Multan, in District Khanewal, at coordinates 30° 31′ 35.87″ N, 72° 14′ 23.81″ E. Though much smaller than Multan, it rivals it in antiquity. The history of Tulamba is ancient, dating back to at least the time of Alexander’s invasion of…
024. Nandana Fort, Pakistan.
This short post is about the ancient city of Nandana, located in the Salt Range. Once an important city during the time of the Hindu Shahi dynasty, it went into decay after the invasions of Sultan Mahmud of Ghazni. Today, Nandana is an archaeological site of considerable significance. With proper excavation, it holds the potential…
006. An Ancient Settlement At Tulaja
ver heard of Tulaja? Most probably not. Yet it could be one of the largest ancient settlements and archaeological sites in Pakistan. It’s located at 32° 29′ 18″ N, 72° 15′ 50″ E, in Khushab District. So what is it? Tulaja is a hill with steep vertical cliffs on all sides—essentially a natural fortress. It’s accessible…
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