Taxila Dig Unearths 2000-Year-Old Kushan Treasure, Rewrites Ancient History

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News18•02-01-2026, 14:06
Taxila Dig Unearths 2000-Year-Old Kushan Treasure, Rewrites Ancient History
- •Archaeologists found rare decorative stones and ancient coins at Bhir Mound, Taxila, a UNESCO Heritage Site.
- •Discoveries include 6th century BCE Lapis Lazuli and 2nd century CE bronze coins from the Kushan dynasty.
- •Coins bear the image of Emperor Vasudeva, identified as the last Kushan ruler of the region.
- •Experts like Asim Dogar and Malik Tahir Suleman emphasize the find's importance for understanding ancient Gandhara.
- •The findings confirm Taxila's peak as a political, cultural, and economic hub during Kushan rule, especially under Kanishka.
Why It Matters: Pakistan's Taxila excavation reveals 2000-year-old Kushan treasures, offering new insights into ancient history.
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