Sirkap
سرکپ
A grid-planned ancient city built by the Indo-Greeks in the 2nd century BCE. Foundations of stupas, temples and houses line the main street, and the two-headed eagle stupa is the most famous.
Sirkap was Taxila's second ancient city. It was built by the Greco-Bactrians in the 2nd century BCE and later ruled by the Scythians and Parthians. The city is laid out in a regular grid along a north-south main street. Visitors can see city walls, houses and palace ruins, as well as the Two-Headed Eagle Stupa and a Temple of the Sun, which blend Greek and Indian decorative styles. The site lies just north of the museum and is within walking distance. Tickets are required, and you can walk the main street in about an hour.
Opening hours
About 08:30–17:30
Nearby sights
- Taxila Museum
- Dharmarajika Stupa
- Jaulian Monastery
- Shah Allah Ditta Caves
- Khanpur Dam
- Golra Sharif Railway Museum
- Golra Sharif Shrine
- Faisal Mosque