Chakhar

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

Places of Interest

Highlights include Jaulian.

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is a ruined Buddhist monastery dating from the 2nd century CE, located in , in . , along with the nearby monastery at Mohra Muradu, form part of the Ruins of Taxila – a collection of excavations that were inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1980. is situated 3 km west of Chakhar.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Taxila.

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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.

Chakhar

Latitude
33.75923° or 33° 45′ 33″ north
Longitude
72.90539° or 72° 54′ 19″ east
Elevation
635 metres (2,083 feet)
Open location code
8J5JQW54+M5
Geo­Names ID
11785371
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