Pakistan to preserve 2,400-year-old Buddhist caves in capital

[Omar1984]

Pakistan to preserve 2,400-year-old Buddhist caves in capital ​

ISLAMABAD, Oct. 18 (Xinhua) -- As the natural beauty of Pakistan 's federal capital Islamabad is fading rapidly due to wide constructions and development activities, the government decided to preserve the archeological beauty of the city by approving a plan to protect the 2,400-year-old caves, local media reported on Monday.

The remains of more than 2,400-year-old Buddhist era are lying silently in the lap of Margalla Hills on the northwestern side of Islamabad as the murals of Buddha appear on the walls of the caves.

At the distance of 15 kilometers from the city's main entrance on western side, the site needs immediate attention of Department of Archeology and Museums as it possesses the relics of Buddhist times.

Imtiaz Inayat Elahi, Chairman of the Capital Development Authority (CDA), said the civic agency had approved a plan to preserve the archeological site and the environment wing had been given task to submit a feasibility report within no time.

Elahi also told media that he recently visited the caves and realized the preciousness of the site. He said that he had approved a plan for the conservation of the caves as well as the adjacent garden known as "Saadhu ka Bagh" (garden of Saadhu).

Under the plan only light structures will be allowed in the area to avoid any further damages to its beauty. CDA had already acquired extra land in the surroundings of the site.

According to official sources, the site would be opened for the tourists in the first quarter of the next year.

 

[r3alist]

tourism is important, so is heritage

 

[Omar1984]

CDA approves plan to preserve 2,400-year-old caves in capital​

ISLAMABAD: As the natural beauty of the federal capital is fading rapidly due to dramatic development activities, the city managers have budged ahead to preserve the archeological beauty of the city approving a plan to protect 2,400-years-old Shah Allah Ditta caves. “The remains of more than 2,400 years old Buddhist era are lying silently in the lap of Margalla Hills as the murals of Buddha appeared on the walls of caves at Shah Alla Ditta. At the distance of 15 kilometers from the main Golra intersection, the site needs immediate attention of Department of Archeology and Museums as it possesses not only the relics of Buddhist era but also eighth century AD Hindu period and the 300-year old Aurangzeb period,” according to Wikipedia, a web-based encyclopedia.

Talking to this news agency, Chairman CDA Imtiaz Inayat Elahi said the civic agency has approved a plan to preserve the aforementioned archeological site and the Environment Wing been tasked to submit a feasibility report within no time. Imtiaz Inayat Elahi said he has recently visited the caves and realizing the preciousness of the site, he approved a plan for the conservation of the caves as well as the adjacent garden known as `Saadhu ka Bagh.’ Under the plan, he said only light structures will be allowed in the area to avoid any further damages to its beauty, adding the CDA has already acquired land in the area.“The caves and the garden cover an area of eight kanals but the CDA has acquired in total 33 kanals in its surroundings. The foremost effort would be made to protect the site and allow no structure up to 20 feet around the site,” said the Chairman CDA. app

 

[Coltsfan]

Good news Jana, thanks for reporting the positive news

 

[silent hill]

Good news Jana, thanks for reporting the positive news

 

[Omar1984]

Good news Jana, thanks for reporting the positive news

Are you missing Jana?

She's in Pakistan while I'm in North America. She's probably asleep right now. The time there is 4am.

Ask Moderators to check both Jana's and my IPs if you dont believe me

 

[Coltsfan]

Are you missing Jana?

She's in Pakistan while I'm in North America. She's probably asleep right now. The time there is 4am.

Ask Moderators to check both Jana's and my IPs if you dont believe me

hahaha so you got inspired by her signature...... cool... my apologies to you for mistaking you for Jana, I am sure you weren't too flattered by that honest mistake.

I take your word for it, no need to check with the mods.

Nice post none the less

 

[Peregrine]

Good news Jana, thanks for reporting the positive news

A little off topic but i have to say this. You are a little obsessed with Jana & you have been trying to target her in virtually every post of yours. So i will have to suggest that you better clean up your act before you wind up getting banned for good as you have been suspend earlier for such antics.

 

[Coltsfan]

A little off topic but i have to say this. You are a little obsessed with Jana & you have been trying to target her in virtually every post of yours. So i will have to suggest that you better clean up your act before you wind up getting banned for good as you have been suspend earlier for such antics.

Offtopic reply

Lets not try to be a "Knight in shining armor" and save a damsel in distress.

If Jana or mods had a problem with me I am sure I would have heard from them.

PS: Thanks for derailing another thread

 

[EagleEyes]

Offtopic reply

Lets not try to be a "Knight in shining armor" and save a damsel in distress.

If Jana or mods had a problem with me I am sure I would have heard from them.

PS: Thanks for derailing another thread

Stick with the thread, and not call out those who you might be dreaming of.

Thanks,

 

[silent hill]

Offtopic reply

Lets not try to be a "Knight in shining armor" and save a damsel in distress.

If Jana or mods had a problem with me I am sure I would have heard from them.

PS: Thanks for derailing another thread

mr "Knight in shining armor" and save a coltsfan in distress, if jana has problem, she would report you and you ll get banned even before you knew what hit you, stalking will get you instant banned!! enjoy

 

[Spring Onion]

it seems i am a nightmare they often get


BTW Omar bro nice news i did not know in capital they have this heritage site

 

[third eye]

Isn't there ANYTHING we can discuss without going at each others throats ?

 

[mjnaushad]

Promote these for tourism....Make something around it for tourist...

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Isn't there ANYTHING we can discuss without going at each others throats ?

Yup one thing and that is NOTHING.....

 

[Peregrine]

I have been living in Islamabad for last 10 years but never heard of these caves before. On a side note i hope a part from preserving them, CDA will also pay a little attention towards rapidly declining greenery.