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Sirsukh

펀자브주

7 story sections18 min 59 s in all

ruins of ancient city, at Taxila

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Contents

7 sections · tap a section for its opening lines
  1. 1Orientation2:55

    Welcome to Sirsukh, the final and most imposing ancient city built in the historic valley of Taxila. As you stand here today, surrounded by lush green fields, quiet agricultural countryside, and tall wild hemp, you are stepping…

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  2. 2The Massive Southeastern Wall & Diaper Masonry3:26

    Standing before this colossal ancient structure near the southeastern corner of the city, the first thing that leaves visitors utterly spellbound is the sheer scale of defense, as this fortress wall measures an astonishing…

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  3. 3The Semi-Circular Bastions2:52

    As you pause beside these prominent rounded masonry towers, consider a revolutionary shift in ancient military architecture. Unlike the solid, rectangular bastions built in older neighboring cities like Sirkap, these structures…

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  4. 4Triangular Loopholes for Archers2:43

    Examining these narrow stone slits up close reveals a masterclass in ancient ballistic engineering. While these openings appear extraordinarily narrow and restrictive from the outside, they were engineered with interior angles…

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  5. 5The Narrow Entrance Passage2:34

    Entering this historic threshold brings you face to face with an extraordinary feat of tactical space management. That any giant battering ram or massed assault unit would find it virtually impossible to breach this entrance…

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  6. 6Excavated Palace Courts & Plinth2:35

    Stepping into the central interior area, we arrive at the only excavated structural complex inside the vast perimeter of Sirsukh. What makes this spot so deeply remarkable is that despite the high water table that permanently…

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  7. 7Closing1:54

    As our audio tour of Sirsukh comes to an end, take a moment to stand quietly and look out across the peaceful landscape. What lies before us today is a serene countryside filled with green agricultural fields, swaying wild hemp,…

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What is Sirsukh?

Sirsukh is a place in 펀자브주 with 7 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.

Key facts
Location펀자브주
TypeHeritage
Story sections7
Total length18 min 59 s in all
Text languageEnglish
Coordinates33.7731, 72.8494
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