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Taxila, historically known as Takṣaśilā, is a city and a World Heritage Site in the Rawalpindi District of Punjab, Pakistan. Founded around c. 1000 BC, it is one of the oldest cities in Asia, and has a population of over 136,900 as of 2023.

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Taxila is located in Pakistan, in Asia.

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Akra, Bannu · Amb Temples · Amri, Sindh · Aziz Dheri · Banbhore · Bazira · Bhamala Stupa · Bhir Mound · Bijnot Fort · Chanhudaro.

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