Taxila (Urdu: ٹیکسلا) is situated about 32 km northwest of Islamabad. The city dates back from the 1st millennium BC to the 11th century AD and contains ruins of many religions including Islam, Hindu and Buddhist.

I loved the Buddhist temple which had a very calm peaceful air. It is believed to have had a large swimming pool that was filled with lotus flowers.

All the temples and shrines had amazing sculptures, unfortunately many had been defaced over time and all were beheaded. As well as religious artifacts many daily items have been found and displayed including kitchen utensils, jewelry, money etc.

It was a fascinating place and it’s easy to understand why it has been declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site.