Museums
195. Harappa Museum & The Ancient Site of the Indus Valley Civilization!
Last time I visited Harappa, one of the most famous cities of the Indus Valley Civilization, on March 25, 2009, and I had no intention of visiting it again. After all, how much new could I have expected in a five-thousand-year-old city? But I happened to be in the vicinity, actually passing right in front…
173. Pakistan Army Museum: Rawalpindi!
Rawalpindi is located on the northern edge of Punjab, near the Margalla Hills. It was once part of the famous Gandhara civilization. The renowned city of this civilization, Taxila, lies just 20 km northwest of Rawalpindi. In more recent history, this area served as a stronghold of the warrior tribe known as the Gakhars. Their…
155. Heritage Museum Islamabad (Lok Virsa)
Islamabad, the beautiful capital of Pakistan, has many museums, and the biggest of them all is the Heritage Museum. Frankly speaking, I was not expecting much from my visit to the Heritage Museum. After all, what could be there on display—earthen pots, a few gaudy dresses, and perhaps some old-fashioned musical instruments? But I could…
154. Pakistan Museum of Natural History – Islamabad
Islamabad has a lot to offer in terms of entertainment and recreation, like parks, monuments and museums. One can find something suitable to his/her age, tastes and inclination. However, I know a place that will excite and fascinate all of you, adults and children alike. It is the Pakistan Museum of Natural History, definitely a very…
149. Islamabad Museum
Islamabad, the national capital of Pakistan, is counted among the beautiful capital cities. Once a small sleepy town, Islamabad over the decades has grown into a big vibrant city. Its natural beauty and greenery are the biggest charm. There are many beautiful parks, picnic spots, museums, and historic places. Today I shall take you on…
148. Kallar Kahar Museum
Chance discoveries often turn out to be very important, or at least very interesting. The most famous example, of course, is the discovery of America. Anyway, on 19th December 2021, while passing through Kallar Kahar, I made a small detour to check something about the Kallar Kahar resort. As soon as I turned off the…
140. Taxila Museum: Treasure Trove of the Gandhara Civilization
Pakistan is home to some of the earliest civilizations in human history. Indus valley civilization is contemporary to Egyptian and Mesopotamian civilizations. Tens of sites, related to the Indus Valley Civilization, have been excavated or identified. Its two big centres are Harappa in Punjab and Mohenjodaro in Sindh. This great civilization flourished for two thousand…
139. Golra Railway Station and Museum, Islamabad.
The Industrial Revolution, which started in England in the late eighteenth century, is a fascinating episode in human history. Within a few decades, it caused more changes in the world than had been witnessed in the previous many centuries, or perhaps even millennia. Many new machines were invented during the next half-century. Among the most…