Gakhari

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

Places of Interest

Highlights include Jaulian and Mohra Muradu.

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

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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 west of Gakhari.

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.

Gakhari

Latitude
33.75463° or 33° 45′ 17″ north
Longitude
72.88697° or 72° 53′ 13″ east
Elevation
584 metres (1,916 feet)
Open location code
8J5JQV3P+VQ
Geo­Names ID
11785391
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