University of ancient Taxila
| Takṣaśilā Viśvavidyālaya | |
 Ruins of Bhir Mound archaeological site. | |
  Shown in Punjab  University of ancient Taxila (Pakistan) | |
| Location | Taxila,  Punjab,  Pakistan |
|---|---|
| Region | South Asia |
| Coordinates | 33°44′N 72°47′E / 33.74°N 72.78°E |
| 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 |
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.[1]
References
[change | change source]- ↑ Lowe & Yasuhara (2016), p. 62.
