Korean heritage delegation visits Taxila
TAXILA: A Korean heritage delegation walked through the timeless ruins of Taxila and Sirkap, retracing the glorious footsteps of the Gandhara civilisation and witnessing a cultural legacy that once transformed this historic land into a centre of learning, faith, art and human civilisation. Kim Younwook, Director General of the Korea Heritage Agency, along with Jeon Bumhuan, Project Manager of the…
A Korean heritage delegation journeyed through the ancient ruins of Taxila and Sirkap, immersing themselves in the rich cultural legacy of the Gandhara civilization. Director General Kim Younwook and Project Manager Jeon Bumhuan of the Korea Heritage Agency explored Taxila Museum and the archaeological remains of Sirkap, gaining insights into South Asia's historically significant region.
Deputy Director Muhammad Aasim Dogar guided the delegation through the museum, showcasing artifacts like sculptures, architectural fragments, coins, pottery, and other treasures that demonstrate the convergence of diverse cultures, traditions, and artistic influences in the Gandhara region. The delegation then ventured to Sirkap, where ancient architecture and ruins bore witness to the city's role as a hub where ideas, religions, and artistic traditions intertwined.
The delegation's visit underscored the importance of international cooperation in preserving archaeological treasures that belong to humanity as a whole, beyond any single nation or civilization.
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