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This document summarizes UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Pakistan. It provides information on the UNESCO program and details the six sites in Pakistan that have been designated as World Heritage Sites, including Mohenjo-Daro, Taxila, Takht-i-Bahi and Sahr-i-Bahlol, Shahi Fort and Shalamar Gardens, the Historical Monuments at Makli, and Rohtas Fort. Key details are given on the time periods and historical significance of each of these six Pakistani sites.

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NGO MANAGENAT UNESCOs remaining part Presentation: World Heritage Sites By Zulfiqar Ali Mazari
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Building peace in the minds of men and
The UNESCO World Heritage Sites are places of outstanding cultural or natural importance to the common heritage of humanity. The programme was founded with the Convention Concerning the Protection of World Cultural and Natural Heritage which was adopted by the General Conference of UNESCO on 16 November 1972 in Paris
World Heritage Sites In 2012, 189 out of 194 world nations work with UNESCO to protect these sites.
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World Heritage Sites There are total 981 World heritage sites Located in 160 states party Of those 759 are Cultural 193 Natural 29 Mixed 44 properties in Danger because of WARs, Natural Disasters, Environmental conditions, Pollution, Poaching, Urban sprawl, Tourism, Vandalism and looting.
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World Heritage Sites Lists further meet at least 10 selection criteria
Selection Criteria
Selection Criteria
World Heritage Sites in Pakistan Pakistan approved the convention on 23 July 1976, making its historical sites eligible for inclusion on the list. UNESCO has nominated six sites in Pakistan as World Heritage Sites. In 1980, The first sites to be inducted in the list were 1)Mohenjodro 2) Takht-i-bahi & Sehr-i-Bahlol and 3) Taxila
World Heritage Sites in Pakistan In 1981, two other sites were inscribed. 4) Shahi Fort & Shalamar Garden 5) Historical Monuments at Makli 6) Rohtas Fort.
Mohenjodro (Archeological Ruins) Period 26th century BC to 19th century BC The 5000-year-old city was one of the largest and earliest urbanized settlements in South Asia. Ruins, first discovered in 1922 and Major excavations carried out in 1930's. After 1965 excavations were banned.
Taxila Period 5th century BC to 2nd century AD Taxila is an archaeological site located in the Rawalpindi District, 30 km northwest of Islamabad. The city dates back to the Gandhara period and contains the ruins of the Gandhran city of Tak畊ail which was an important Hindu and Buddhist centre, and is still considered a place of religious and historical sanctity in those traditions.
Takht-i-Bahi (Buddhist Ruins) and Sahr-i-Bahlol Period 1st century Takht-i-Bahi, meaning spring throne, is a Buddhist monastic complex dating to the 1st century BC located on top of a 152 m high hill. The ruins are located about 16 km from Mardan and 80 km from Peshawar. Sahr-i- Bahlol is a small fortified city, dating from the same era, located near Takht-i-Bahi. The historical complex is a complete Buddhist monastery consisting of four main groups; the Court of Stupas, a monastic complex, a temple complex, and a tantric monastic complex.
Shahi Fort and Shalamar Garden Period ----- 1556 The Fort and Shalamar Garden.are two royal developments from the Mughal era. It has been destroyed and rebuilt several times during its history. The Shalamar Garden constructed by the emperor Shah Jahan in 1642. The gardens are influenced by Persian and Islamic traditions and cover 16 hectares of land area.
Historical Monuments at Makli, Thatta Period---- 14th century to 18th century Makli is a necropolis in the archaeological city of Thatta dating back to 14th century. Monuments and tombs in Makli are built from high quality stone, brick, and glazed tiles representing the civilization of Sindh of the time. Tombs of famous saints and rulers are still preserved.
Rohtas Fort Period --------- 1541 Rohtas Fort is a garrison fort built by Sher Shah Suri, located about 16 km from Jhelum in Punjab, Pakistan. The fort is an exceptional example of Islamic military architecture, integrating artistic traditions from Turkey and the Indian subcontinent. Location---- Kahan River to control the Ghakkars. Name derived---- Rohtasgarh, the site of Sher Shah's victory in 1539 over a Hindu ruler.

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Building peace in the minds of men and

  • 1. NGO MANAGENAT UNESCOs remaining part Presentation: World Heritage Sites By Zulfiqar Ali Mazari
  • 2. Building peace in the minds of men and women
  • 4. The UNESCO World Heritage Sites are places of outstanding cultural or natural importance to the common heritage of humanity. The programme was founded with the Convention Concerning the Protection of World Cultural and Natural Heritage which was adopted by the General Conference of UNESCO on 16 November 1972 in Paris
  • 5. World Heritage Sites In 2012, 189 out of 194 world nations work with UNESCO to protect these sites.
  • 7. World Heritage Sites There are total 981 World heritage sites Located in 160 states party Of those 759 are Cultural 193 Natural 29 Mixed 44 properties in Danger because of WARs, Natural Disasters, Environmental conditions, Pollution, Poaching, Urban sprawl, Tourism, Vandalism and looting.
  • 9. World Heritage Sites Lists further meet at least 10 selection criteria
  • 12. World Heritage Sites in Pakistan Pakistan approved the convention on 23 July 1976, making its historical sites eligible for inclusion on the list. UNESCO has nominated six sites in Pakistan as World Heritage Sites. In 1980, The first sites to be inducted in the list were 1)Mohenjodro 2) Takht-i-bahi & Sehr-i-Bahlol and 3) Taxila
  • 13. World Heritage Sites in Pakistan In 1981, two other sites were inscribed. 4) Shahi Fort & Shalamar Garden 5) Historical Monuments at Makli 6) Rohtas Fort.
  • 14. Mohenjodro (Archeological Ruins) Period 26th century BC to 19th century BC The 5000-year-old city was one of the largest and earliest urbanized settlements in South Asia. Ruins, first discovered in 1922 and Major excavations carried out in 1930's. After 1965 excavations were banned.
  • 15. Taxila Period 5th century BC to 2nd century AD Taxila is an archaeological site located in the Rawalpindi District, 30 km northwest of Islamabad. The city dates back to the Gandhara period and contains the ruins of the Gandhran city of Tak畊ail which was an important Hindu and Buddhist centre, and is still considered a place of religious and historical sanctity in those traditions.
  • 16. Takht-i-Bahi (Buddhist Ruins) and Sahr-i-Bahlol Period 1st century Takht-i-Bahi, meaning spring throne, is a Buddhist monastic complex dating to the 1st century BC located on top of a 152 m high hill. The ruins are located about 16 km from Mardan and 80 km from Peshawar. Sahr-i- Bahlol is a small fortified city, dating from the same era, located near Takht-i-Bahi. The historical complex is a complete Buddhist monastery consisting of four main groups; the Court of Stupas, a monastic complex, a temple complex, and a tantric monastic complex.
  • 17. Shahi Fort and Shalamar Garden Period ----- 1556 The Fort and Shalamar Garden.are two royal developments from the Mughal era. It has been destroyed and rebuilt several times during its history. The Shalamar Garden constructed by the emperor Shah Jahan in 1642. The gardens are influenced by Persian and Islamic traditions and cover 16 hectares of land area.
  • 18. Historical Monuments at Makli, Thatta Period---- 14th century to 18th century Makli is a necropolis in the archaeological city of Thatta dating back to 14th century. Monuments and tombs in Makli are built from high quality stone, brick, and glazed tiles representing the civilization of Sindh of the time. Tombs of famous saints and rulers are still preserved.
  • 19. Rohtas Fort Period --------- 1541 Rohtas Fort is a garrison fort built by Sher Shah Suri, located about 16 km from Jhelum in Punjab, Pakistan. The fort is an exceptional example of Islamic military architecture, integrating artistic traditions from Turkey and the Indian subcontinent. Location---- Kahan River to control the Ghakkars. Name derived---- Rohtasgarh, the site of Sher Shah's victory in 1539 over a Hindu ruler.