Tofkian

Tofkian is a locality in , . Tofkian is situated nearby to the locality , as well as near .

Places of Interest

Highlights include Sirkap and Mohra Muradu.

Archaeological site
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is the name of an archaeological site on the bank opposite to the city of , Punjab, . The city of was built by the Greco-Bactrian king Demetrius after he invaded modern-day around 180 BC.

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is the place of an ancient Buddhist and monastery near the ruins of Taxila, in the Punjab province of . The ancient monastery is located in a valley and has views of the surrounding mountains. is situated 2½ km southeast of Tofkian.

Archaeological site
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The , also referred to as the Great Stupa of Taxila, is a Buddhist near Taxila, Pakistan. It was built over the relics of the Buddha by Ashoka, the Emperor of , in the 3rd century BCE. is situated 3½ km south of Tofkian.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Taxila and Wah Cantt.

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The ancient settlement of in the western outskirts of the twin cities of and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site; it is considered one of the most important archaeological sites of South Asia, and for good reason.

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Wah Cantonment is a military city in the province of Pakistan. is adjacent to Taxila, a small town enriched with one of the most important archaeological sites of the world.

Town
is one of the 44 union councils, administrative subdivisions, of in the province of . It is located south of the district capital, , at 33°51'1N 72°51'8E and borders Taxila Tehsil of Punjab province. is situated 9 km north of Tofkian.

Tofkian

Latitude
33.77452° or 33° 46′ 28″ north
Longitude
72.83828° or 72° 50′ 18″ east
Elevation
505 metres (1,657 feet)
Open location code
8J5JQRFQ+R8
Geo­Names ID
1338312
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