A delegation of Sri Lankan Buddhist monks currently on a visit to Pakistan visited an archaeological site Sirkap in Taxila on Thursday.

The ancient remains of Sirkap for their outstanding historical and architectural importance have been declared protect antiquity.

Talking to Radio Pakistan's Special Correspondent Haider Baloch, a member of the delegation Dr. Assaji Thero said Taxila is one of the great places for the tourists to visit as it has a rich cultural and historical heritage.

He said the relics at this place show how the followers of different religions including Buddhism, Hinduism and Christianity lived together with harmony.

He said as a Buddhist place, we will highly encourage our people to come to Pakistan and visit Taxila from where they can get vast knowledge about the mix of cultures.

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