World Bank Vice President visits Taxila’s UNESCO heritage sites, praises cultural legacy
Wire desk byline Sourced from Xinhua, Dawn, Arab News, Anadolu and Minute Mirror. Translated and abridged by the GSRRA Desk.
A delegation led by World Bank Vice President Mamta Murthi visited the historic Taxila Museum and several renowned archaeological sites on Sunday, highlighting the global significance of Pakistan’s rich cultural and religious heritage.
WAH CANTT, May 31 (APP): A delegation led by World Bank Vice President Mamta Murthi visited the historic Taxila Museum and several renowned archaeological sites on Sunday, highlighting the global significance of Pakistan’s rich cultural and religious heritage.
The delegation was warmly received at the Taxila Museum by Deputy Director SRO Taxila Muhammad Aasim Dogar and Senior Archaeologist Dr. Arslan. During the visit, officials briefed the guests on the museum’s extensive collection of Gandharan artifacts, Buddhist relics, and the historical importance of Taxila as one of the world’s oldest centers of learning and civilization.
Members of the delegation toured various museum galleries and reviewed ongoing conservation and preservation efforts aimed at protecting the region’s invaluable archaeological assets for future generations. The visitors expressed keen interest in the historical exhibits and the measures being taken to safeguard the heritage sites.
As part of the visit, the delegation also explored the UNESCO World Heritage sites of Sirkap and Dharmarajika. Officials briefed them on the historical, cultural, and architectural significance of these ancient settlements, which stand as enduring symbols of the Gandharan civilization and the region’s Buddhist heritage. The visit underscored the importance of preserving Pakistan’s cultural treasures and promoting its historical landmarks as part of the country’s rich and diverse civilizational legacy.
Reference Link:- https://www.app.com.pk/punjab/world-bank-vice-president-visits-taxilas-unesco-heritage-sites-praises-cultural-legacy/
Zamir Ahmed Awan is the founder and Chair of the Global Silk Route Research Alliance, a think tank in Islamabad. He studied engineering at Shanghai University in the 1980s, and years later he went back to China as Pakistan's science counsellor in Beijing, from 2010 until 2016, working on science and higher education cooperation between the two countries.…
