Islamabad has been told to stop construction at two Taxila sites, or they will be added to the danger list.
The United Nations cultural agency UNESCO has ordered Pakistan to cancel ongoing construction work at two ancient tombs in Taxila, a world heritage site.
UNESCO warned that if the construction work is not repaired it could lead to Taxila itself being removed from the list World Heritage ListThe Dawn newspaper reported.
During a recent meeting, it was pointed out to the senior officials of the Pakistani government that the world heritage site in Germany has been removed for such reasons – “unnecessary interactions.”
The agency said “reconstruction” undermined the integrity of two historical sites, Mohra Moradu and Sirkap.
Now known as Taxila, the ancient city of Takshashila flourished as a center of learning in the 6th century BC, and its origins are rooted in the Vedic period of India. It was recognized as a World Heritage Site in 1980.
The issue came into focus after an unidentified visitor shared news and photos with Pakistan’s permanent delegate to UNESCO in Paris, highlighting the Punjab Archeology Department’s reconstruction work at the site.
News revealed that Pakistani authorities have replaced the site’s original walls with new construction. In some cases, the height increased. UNESCO officials visited the city later.
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