Takht-i-Bahi and Sahr-i-Bahlol

Takht-i-Bahi Monastery view with Mardan city in background

Takht-i-Bahi Monastery and Sahr-i-Bahlol Ruins in Gandhara, Pakistan In the heart of Mardan city, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, Pakistan, lie two historical treasures: the Takht-i-Bahi Monastery and the Sahr-i-Bahlol ruins. Both structures, dating back to the early 1st century, are situated merely 5 kilometers apart and have earned the prestigious title of UNESCO World Heritage Sites […]

Kargah Buddha

Kargah Buddha

Kargah Buddha: A 7th-Century Marvel Carved in Rock At the center of Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan, resides an extraordinary testament to ancient artistry and spirituality – the Kargah Buddha. Carved with precision into solid rock, this majestic Buddha figure from the 7th century stands an impressive 15 feet tall and 5 feet wide, perched about 150 feet […]