Visit Archaeological Monuments and Sites in Pakistan

Visit Archaeological Monuments and Sites in Pakistan This page has the mission to provide information about all the 403 officially protected archaeologic No & Category), e.g. Bhir Mound Taxila (Punjab, Sr.

This page has the mission to provide information about all the 403 officially protected archaeological sites in Pakistan, protected under the Antiquities ACT 1975. Among these 403 sites, 30 sites are in Balochistan, 92 in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, 129 in Sindh, 151 in Punjab and 01 site is located in Gilgit Baltistan. This is according to the categorized list of Immovable Antiquities (Monuments and Site

s). Each album will provide the information as per the order, (Album Title, Province, Sr. No.131,Category-I ).

1st Anniversary of HAS is being celebrated today on 15-Sep-2017( Hiking/Trekking & Archaeology Society(HAS)--Soon Sakesa...
15/09/2017

1st Anniversary of HAS is being celebrated today on 15-Sep-2017

( Hiking/Trekking & Archaeology Society(HAS)--Soon Sakesar Valley--Pakistan )

We have successfully attempted 13 Hiking expeditions from 15-09-2016 to 15-09-2017.

On the first HAS anniversary, HAS slogan is being announced i.e.

"Lets get lost in the wild of Soon valley,
HAS Lovers; Zindabad"

On demand the List of 13 Hiking treks is provided below:

1st Hiking: Jalewali to Potha Trek via Chamraki (10 km)
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2nd Hiking: Chauntra -- Gamandra – Gosar Trek (22.5 km )
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3rd Hiking: Dada Golra-Barwali-Tulajha view -Kathwai Trek (12 km)
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4th Hiking: Triri _Tulajha Fort_Kachhi Wala_Trek (12 km)
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5th Hiking: Day 1: Jan-21, Uchhali to Amb Trek & Back via Mahorian wala (25 km)
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6th Hiking: Kochha-Keri-Matri Trek (17KM)
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7th Hiking: Day of Discoveries - Blue water and Fossil (20 km)
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8th Hiking: Mai Wali Dheri to Kanhatti Trek (17KM)
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9th Hiking: The Trek of my Teenage Era (18 KM)
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10th Hiking: Dhok Tilli to Akrand Fort
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11th HAS adventure & Iftar Dinner on 16-06-2017
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12th Hiking: Dhaka to Mahram Dev
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13th Hiking: "HAS Barfi Trek"
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HAS Top 100 Photos _Trekkers
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Congratulations and thanks to All nature lovers, adventurer and members for being with us.
(from "HAS Core Team Members")

There are two Hindu temples above the village of Amb Sharif about five miles south of Sakaser. Like the temples at Malot...
30/01/2017

There are two Hindu temples above the village of Amb Sharif about five miles south of Sakaser. Like the temples at Malot and Katas in the eastern Salt Range, the temples at Amb share some features of the Kashmir style of architecture, but instead of a pyramidal roof, they have the less conical shikhara design as found in temples at Kafir Kot on the Western side of the Indus River across from Mianwali ( Rahman 1979282-3) . A third temple is mentioned in earlier reports ( Cunningham 33, Wilson 29, Rodgers 9) and was visible as late as 1985, but is no longer preserved. The larger temple on a square platform (93’x62’) has been repaired for structural support. Just as in the temple at Katas, once can climb o the top of this temple (60’) via a staircase inding through three stories. Based on the architecture of these temples, Cunningham estimated a date of between 800-950 AD for the construction of these temples.
Surrounding the site are extensive archeological remains of stone buildings. Near the northern side of the side is an underground spring, which has been protected by some very old masonry. This channel was probably the water supply for the settlement. On the ridge above the temples and the ruins of dwelling places is a very strong defensive wall constructed from large blocks of stone. Comparing this structure to forts at Malot and Nandana will probably reveal that it belongs to the period of the Hindu Shahis around 1000 A.D. Aurel Stein’s Archeological reconnaissance’s in North-Western India and South-eastern Iran (London 1937) is a good source for the study of Hindu Shahi temples and forts in the Salt range. photo (Adnan Alam Awan &Tahir Iqbal)

Sab members ko Eid Ul Adha mubarak ho.
12/09/2016

Sab members ko Eid Ul Adha mubarak ho.

This fort lies on the narrow top of a hillock in southern part of the Salt Range about 10 kilometers from Choa Sadien Sh...
17/05/2016

This fort lies on the narrow top of a hillock in southern part of the Salt Range about 10 kilometers from Choa Sadien Shah. Maharaja Singh is said to have besieged this fort till the Janjua Sardar, Sultan Fateh Muhammad Khan surrendered to him.
The Janjua Sultanof Watli, Sultan Fateh Muhammad Khan (descendant of Raja Jodh through Raja Sun Pal) opposed the Sikhs, holding them off for over 6 months in Kusuk Fort, Watli, for which Ranjit Singh gave the salt mines of Khewra and 40 villages to the Sultan as compensation. (Photos:Admin)
( 32°42'33.35"N 73° 3'56.01"E )
(http://archaeology-pak.blogspot.com/2011/07/kusak-fort.html)

" NO EARTHQUAKE TODAY IN PAKISTAN "---SPREAD THIS MESSAGE TO ALL PARTICULARLY SCHOOL CHILDREN---
26/01/2016

" NO EARTHQUAKE TODAY IN PAKISTAN "
---SPREAD THIS MESSAGE TO ALL PARTICULARLY SCHOOL CHILDREN---

At the time of Independence 1947,,,Archaeology Department of Pakistan listed 225 sites all around the country as Natioan...
11/01/2016

At the time of Independence 1947,,,Archaeology Department of Pakistan listed 225 sites all around the country as Natioanl heritage,,,and two places were selected from soon valley, Khushab,,,1. Amb Temples 2. Temple as Hardo Sodi,,this photo is from the ruins of temple at Hardo Sodhi that was completely destroyed by a local farmer during 90s to have more land for cultivation, very sad.

The Bhallar Stupa (2nd/3rd A.D.) occupies a commanding position on the last spur of the Sarda hill, which bounds the Har...
25/11/2015

The Bhallar Stupa (2nd/3rd A.D.) occupies a commanding position on the last spur of the Sarda hill, which bounds the Haro Valley on the north, and is situated at the side of the Havalian Railway, about 8 km from the museum. According to Hsuan Tsang, it was originally built by the Emperor Ashoka to commemorate the spot where the Buddha in a previous existence had made an offering of his head, but if ever Ashoka erected a monument here, no trace of it is now discoverable. It stood on a lofty oblong base, ascended on its eastern side by a broad flight of steps. The body of the superstructure above this base consisted, as usual, of a drum and dome surmounted by one or more umbrellas. The drum, which is strikingly high in proportion to the diameter of the monument, was divided into six or seven tiers, diminishing in size from the bottom upwards and decorated with rows of decadent Corinthian pilasters, friezes and dentil cornices. The northern half of the stupa has entirely fallen, and on this side the relic chamber, which was set near the top of the drum, is now exposed to view. (Courtesy: Sajjad shah, Photos: Admin)

Photo 1956 of Begum Ki sarai
08/10/2015

Photo 1956 of Begum Ki sarai

Admin is thankful to all those who liked this page and figure reached 500. At this occasion page name is being changed f...
29/09/2015

Admin is thankful to all those who liked this page and figure reached 500. At this occasion page name is being changed from "Visit Archaeological sites of Islamabad, Rawalpindi, Potohar and Salt Range" to "Visit Archaeological Monuments and Sites in Pakistan". The purpose is to expand the scope of this page and to provide information about all the 403 officially protected archaeological sites in Pakistan, protected under the Antiquities ACT 1975. One again thanks to all. (Admin)

at village Bhambar Tarar at these coordinates  73°15'14.92"E 33°36'4.20"N, An ancient pond (probably Hindu origin) is al...
24/05/2015

at village Bhambar Tarar at these coordinates 73°15'14.92"E 33°36'4.20"N, An ancient pond (probably Hindu origin) is also present near this memoir.

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