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Jaulian in Rawalpindi |
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While you tour around the different places of Rawalpindi, there are actually different Things to Do in Rawalpindi. Among the varied places of visit in the city, Jaulian in Rawalpindi deserves a special mention as it is one of the oldest archaeological sites of the country. It’s important to note that Jaulian in Rawalpindi falls under the town of Taxila which is regarded to be one of the famous Buddhist sites of learning during the ancient times. The archaeological remains of this small town reminds one of the glorious days of the Buddhist system of education. Jaulian now comprises of the old relics and efforts are made by the geological survey department of Pakistan to preserve and promote these ancient archaeological excavations.
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Since Jaulian in Rawalpindi widely covers a huge area of Taxila town, hence before embarking on the varied attractions of Jaulian in Rawalpindi, it’s important to gather sufficient knowledge on Taxila. Evidences indicate that for nearly thousand years, Taxila remained as the centre of learning and over the last few years because of its rich historical diversity it’s reckoned to be one of the most important Sightseeing in Rawalpindi.
There are large numbers of Gandhara sculpture reminiscence of the great Buddhist era, the figures of which have calculated to nearly 50. These historic sites are further divided into different parts such as-- Dharmarajika 1 Stupa and Monastery which was constructed in 300 BC - 200 AD, Bhir Mound (600 - 200 BC), Jandial Temple in 250 BC, Sirkap j (200 BC - 600 AD) and Jaulian Monastery in 200 - j 600 AD.
Other prominent features of Jaulian in Rawalpindi include the Taxila Museum and Giri fort which is well located at the foot of Margalla. The museum houses various archaeological findings arranged in the chronological manner with descriptions beside the relevant artifacts.
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The location of Jaulian in Rawalpindi also makes it easily accessible from different regions of the country since its well connected through different modes of transportation. Thus, if you’re on a guided tour to the fascinating city of Rawalpindi, then try not to miss out on marvelous historic attractions of Jaulian in Rawalpindi.
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