Taxila

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Taxila
Taxila1.jpg
View of the Dharmarajika, an ancient stupa
Taxila is located in Pakistan
Taxila
Taxila
Shown within Pakistan
LocationRawalpindi District, Punjab, Pakistan
Coordinates33°44′45″N 72°47′15″E / 33.74583°N 72.78750°E / 33.74583; 72.78750Coordinates: 33°44′45″N 72°47′15″E / 33.74583°N 72.78750°E / 33.74583; 72.78750
TypeSettlement
History
Foundedc. 600 BCE
Abandoned5th century
Official nameTaxila
Criteriaiii, vi
Designated1980 (4th session)
Reference no.139
RegionSouthern Asia

Taxila (from Pāli Brahmi: