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Archaeologists uncover rare stones and coins at Taxila’s ancient Bhir Mound

Updated on: 03 January,2026 10:52 AM IST  |  Islamabad
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The discoveries were made at the ancient Bhir Mound, where experts unearthed decorative stones dating to the 6th century BC and coins from the 2nd century AD.Dawn reported that officials hailed the discovery as the most significant at the site in a decade.

Archaeologists uncover rare stones and coins at Taxila’s ancient Bhir Mound

Coins and decorative stones unearthed. Pic Courtesy/Dawn

Pakistan archaeologists found rare decorative stones and coins while excavating a UNESCO-listed site near the historic city of Taxila, providing a rare view of the earliest urban settlement of the extensive ancient civilisation. The discoveries were made at the ancient Bhir Mound, where experts unearthed decorative stones dating to the 6th century BC and coins from the 2nd century AD.Dawn reported that officials hailed the discovery as the most significant at the site in a decade.

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