back from 4BC to 2AD. The finds from the site are displayed in the Taxila museum 2km from the site. The sad part is that I found more sheep on the gate of the sight than tourists and on enquiry was told by the guard that they have on average 5 tourists per day. City of Taxila's reflect the multicultural nature of the Indo-Greek kingdom with each district having its own religion and shops in front,Modern day Islamabad city lay out is based on the same pattern, The Indo-Greek kingdom which consisted not only of the Punjab, but also of Gandara Civilization, Arachosia (modern-day southern Afghanistan), Ganges valley,Greek religious practices, Zoroastrian ,Hinduism, Jainism, and Buddhism are all known from second-century Taxila. The highlight is off coarse shrine of double headed eagle because of the bird on the arch that has two heads. we visited the site with some foreigners, guides are available on site it is advisable to hire one for a nominal fee , the entry fee must be paid once for both Dharmarajika Stupa and Sirkap which for foreigners is Rs 500 and for locals Rs 30, must visit site if any one is near islamabad

'Saka-Parthian' Greek city known as 'Sirkap remains', is 2000 years old ruins of a Greek & Persian city. This place is very approachable just few metres away from UET Taxila, half hour drive from taxila city, and 1 hour drive from Islamabad /Rawalpindi. It reminds me off a well organised great rich city of 200 BC to 200 AD under Greek rule where people were living a happy life and then struck by an earthquake. It was a walled city whose wall was 5 km long. The main entrance is spacious and then the main street starts which passes the centre of the city. The city had many places of worship like Stupa, Temple etc. Now just ruins are left which were excavated in British rule. It is a quite place away from the busy city life.

The city of Sirkap was built by the Greco-Bactrian king Demetrius after he invaded ancient India around 180 BC. Demetrius founded in the northern and northwestern Indian subcontinent an Indo-Greek kingdom that was to last until around 10 BC The site of Sirkap was built according to the "Hippodamian" grid-plan characteristic of Greek cities. It is organized around one main avenue and fifteen perpendicular streets, covering a surface of around 1,200 by 400 meters (3,900 ft × 1,300 ft), with a surrounding wall 5–7 meters (16–23 ft) wide and 4.8 kilometers (3.0 mi) long. The ruins are Greek in character, similar to those of Olynthus in Macedonia. Numerous Hellenistic artifacts have been found, in particular coins of Greco-Bactrian kings and stone palettes representing Greek mythological scenes. Some of them are purely Hellenistic, others indicate an evolution of the Greco-Bactrian styles found at Ai-Khanoum towards more indianized styles. For example, accessories such as Indian ankle bracelets can be found on some representations of Greek mythological figures such as Artemis.

It's a nice historical place but at most places or seems to have been reconstructed. It remained inhabited for several centuries and several civilizations. Chance ticket is Rs 20 per person (pakistani citizen) Rs 500 per person (foreigners).

If you are into history, this is just visit place for. Highly recommended for foreigners.

Remember me people of old century

I visited Sirkap, and it was an absolutely fascinating experience. The ancient city is a UNESCO World Heritage site and is steeped in history and culture. Walking through the ruins of Sirkap felt like taking a step back in time, and I was in awe of the intricate architecture and design. The site is well-preserved, and it was interesting to learn about the city's layout and the way of life of the people who once lived there. The guides at Sirkap were knowledgeable and provided an in-depth tour of the site, pointing out significant features and providing historical context. One of the standout features of Sirkap was the Greco-Buddhist influence on the city's design, which is a unique blend of Hellenistic and Buddhist architecture. It was fascinating to see how these two distinct cultural influences were melded together to create a beautiful and functional city. Overall, my visit to Sirkap was a memorable and educational experience. I highly recommend it to anyone interested in history, architecture, or culture. Entry Tickets for 1 person 20rs And for foreigner 500rs Parking is available free of cost Toilet is also Bring water bottle there is no tuck shop Not wheel chairs friendly In hot weather use umbrella

Amazing destination for the ones who have a knack to visit heritage spots and learn about the history. Sirkap is a remains of the entire city. The borders are clearly demarcated, sign boards are up clearly showing how the ancient people lived here. It really takes one back in time. There are stupas here too. There are engravings in the walls which indicate multiple different things. Absolutely loved being here. You might wanna take a guide with you if you're really clueless about the place.

I have visited this palace along with some of my colleagues and some local residents. This place seems to be the largest remains of Buddah in Taxila. The local person who was with us told us that we can see the Palace of Ashoka at the top of the hill. As from the history we can see that Ashoka was son Chandar Gupta Moriya and conquered the whole region but later on he transformed his life for love and adopted Buddhism

Very good historical place vista 1st time but like it very much there is alot of thing to learn .

This archeological site was not properly maintained, wild overgrown bushes were all over the place, otherwise it’s great for ppl who are interested in ruins and archeological sites👍🏻

Three cities in one. Great architecture from Greece to Persian

A must visit place for educational plus adventures in one place.

Sirkap Remains is The best historical place to vist in Taxila Pakistan..

A UNESCO world heritage site. It’s a must visit. Get a tour guide to help guide you through the remains. But try not to purchase the fake archeological goods they are selling... typically coins! But before you visit this site he sure to visit the museum first! Otherwise you won’t have a clue as to what is what! But do some here! It’s also the palace of the king Ashoka (from the Shahrukh khan movie)

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wonderful remains.. that reminds how the old people lived

Great historical place , Greeks residential area Bc 200 years ago

we got explanation about this 2500 year old site by local tour guide. it is a place to see to appreciate the civilization so many years before Islam.

For a UNESCO site it was a bit disappointing that cattle and goats were roaming around, but overall it’s very well documented and if you leave the south and walk up to the stupa the views and scale of construction is amazing.

UNESCO world heritage site, names as SIRKAP REMAINS, situated in Taxila just in front of UET Taxila main gate on Khanpur road. It's around 2000+ year old remains which are being maintained for archaeological history.

Indo-greek city most beautiful masonry, Greek influence

It's a 2300 years old city, you just see the site and old historical foundation of building. Ticket is Rs. 20

Local official staff are cooperative. Place are very historic.

Good place to visit to see remains, archaeological interests get on boom😉

Very interesting archeological site. And being a Greek it was fascinating to see exact spot of Great Alexander and all the history he created here!

Nice ruins. 500 for foreigners. You can imagine the city how It was, but not that much to see

It's always fascinating to be in Taxila...its a long forgotten dream for me I revive with a lot of energy every time I go there......worth being in Taxila.....even if I visit 1000 times.try being there at least twice year.

The most amazing public showed in the world !

A nice quiet place in Taxila nearer to the main road. It's ancient history is known very little but similar to Moen Jo Daro or Harrapa. Take your children for a nice learning tour.

Amazing to explore ancient civilization of TAXILA ,