University of ancient Taxila
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The University of ancient Taxila (ISO: Takṣaśilā Viśvavidyālaya) was an ancient higher-learning institution in Taxila, Gandhara, in present-day Punjab, Pakistan, near the bank of the Indus River. It was established as a centre of education in religious and secular topics.[1][2] It started as a Vedic seat of learning;[2] while in the early centuries CE it became a prominent centre of Buddhist scholarship as well.[3][2]
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Takṣaśilā Viśvavidyālaya | |
Location | Taxila, Punjab, Pakistan |
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Region | South Asia |
Coordinates | 33.74°N 72.78°E / 33.74; 72.78 |
Type | Centre of learning |
Part of | Ancient higher-learning institutions |
History | |
Founded | c. 5th century BCE |
Abandoned | c. 5th century CE |
Site notes | |
Condition | Ruins |
Ownership | Government of Pakistan |
Public access | Yes |
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