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Pakistan UNESCO has registered 6 sites on the World Heritage list and 26 on the tentative list.
Some places are so interesting that it’s relevant to keep them for future generations. This is why UNESCO has built a list of crucial classified properties in which superb places stand out for their aesthetic, natural, artistic, or cultural significance.
More than a thousand places are registered as Unesco’s World Heritage worldwide. Due to my interest in visiting World Heritage sites, I compiled the UNESCO list in Pakistan and the corresponding map.
Pakistan UNESCO list
- Archaeological Ruins at Moenjodaro
- Buddhist Ruins of Takht-i-Bahi and Neighbouring City Remains at Sahr-i-Bahlol
- Fort and Shalamar Gardens in Lahore
- Historical Monuments at Makli, Thatta
- Rohtas Fort
- Taxila
Pakistan UNESCO Map
Click on the blue pins to view more relevant information about each World Heritage site in Pakistan.
Description
- Archaeological Ruins at Moenjodaro: is an archaeological site in the province of Sindh, Pakistan, that dates back to the Indus Valley Civilization of the 3rd millennium BCE. It is one of the largest and best-preserved urban settlements of the ancient world and is recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
- Buddhist Ruins of Takht-i-Bahi and Neighbouring City Remains at Sahr-i-Bahlol: this is a Buddhist monastic complex in the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province of Pakistan. It dates back to the 1st century CE and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The nearby city of Sahr-i-Bahlol is also known for its archaeological remains.
- Fort and Shalamar Gardens in Lahore: The Lahore Fort is a Mughal-era fort in Lahore, Pakistan, that dates back to the 16th century. It is known for its impressive architecture and intricate decorative work. The Shalamar Gardens are a Mughal-era garden complex in Lahore that dates back to the 17th century. They are known for their geometric layout and water features.
- Historical Monuments at Makli, Thatta: Makli is a necropolis near Thatta in southern Pakistan. It is home to a vast collection of tombs and funerary monuments that date back to the 14th century. The site is recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
- Rohtas Fort: Rohtas Fort is a historic fortress located in the province of Punjab, Pakistan. It was built in the 16th century by the Afghan king Sher Shah Suri and is known for its impressive defensive architecture.
- Taxila: is an archaeological site located in the Punjab province of Pakistan. It was an important center of learning and commerce during the ancient world and is home to various ruins and monuments, including Buddhist stupas, monasteries, and temples. It is recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Pakistan have protected places for their cultural and natural importance.
Sites on the Tentative List
- Badshahi Mosque, Lahore
- Wazir Khan’s Mosque, Lahore
- Tombs of Jahangir, Asif Khan and Akbari Sarai, Lahore
- Hiran Minar and Tank, Sheikhupura
- Tomb of Hazrat Rukn-e-Alam, Multan
- Rani Kot Fort, Dadu
- Shah Jahan Mosque, Thatta
- Chaukhandi Tombs, Karachi
- Archaeological Site of Mehrgarh
- Archaeological Site of Rehman Dheri
- Archaeological Site of Harappa
- Archaeological Site of Ranigat
- Shahbazgarhi Rock Edicts
- Mansehra Rock Edicts
- Baltit Fort
- Tomb of Bibi Jawindi, Baha’al-Halim and Ustead, and the Tomb and Mosque of Jalaluddin Bukhari
- Tomb of Shah Rukn-e-Alam
- Port of Banbhore
- Derawar and the Desert Forts of Cholistan
- Hingol Cultural Landscape
- Karez System Cultural Landscape
- Nagarparkar Cultural Landscape
- Central Karakorum National Park
- Deosai National Park
- Ziarat Juniper Forest
- The Salt Range and Khewra Salt Mine
