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1) Taxila's Civilization & Culture
Author:
Mansoor Lakhani
Category:
News and Society
Taxila lies 35 km to the west of Islamabad and to the northwest of Rawalpindi off the Grand Trunk Road.
It is one of the most prominent archaeological sites in the world. In fact, it is well-known for being the center of Buddhism as well as the centre for learning and culture. It also has the famous Gandhara sculpture.
Many statues of Buddha, each depicting a different meaning or activity, can be found at Taxila. These are generally made of stone and stucco and show the dif...
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2) Harappa's Civilization
Author:
Mansoor Lakhani
Category:
News and Society
Archaeologists discovered two 4000 year old cities lying 400 meters away from each other on the bank of the River Indus. Harappa is one of the largest and most important cities of the Indus Civilization. It is one of the best known sites in Pakistan and is located on the bank of the Ravi River in Punjab Province. It is believed that this city was occupied around 3300 and 1500 BC and covers an area of 250 acres. Like Mohenjodaro, several well built structures displaying great architectural skill...
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3) Mohenjodaro's Civilization & Culture
Author:
Mansoor Lakhani
Category:
News and Society
Mohenjodaro, which was discovered in 1922 and is situated in the Indus Valley, is truly a treasure for the history of Pakistan. This city was built around 2600 BCE and was one of the earliest urban settlements that mankind has a record of. In fact, it is no doubt that it was perhaps one of the most modern cities. The covered drainage system, the granary and other similar structures which display excellent architectural abilities bear testimony to that fact. Many other items that either served...
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4) Pakistan Valentine's Day
Author:
Mansoor Lakhani
Category:
Relationships
Valentine's Day is a holiday that is celebrated in almost all countries of the world in some form or another. The idea behind this special holiday is to celebrate love and appreciate the ones close to you. Pakistan Valentine's Day is celebrated with as much enthusiasm as it is in the Western World. In fact, this is one occasion that gives young couples a chance to express their undying love for each other. It has become quite a trend in most universities a...
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