This area is an archeological site opposite the city of Taxila. During the Greco-Bactrian king’s reign around 180 BC, the town was built. It has been mentioned that King Menander had rebuilt the city later on. The period was around 1912-1939. In 1944 and 1945, Sir John Marshall supervised the excavation, and a majority of their find was subject to the indo-Scythian and Parthian eras. It subjected to the belief that excavations could not reach Greek levels and the possibility of ancient remains still arise.
This city was influenced by the Greek era. The ruins are similar to those of the Olynthus in Macedonia and thus Greek in character. A sundry of Hellenistic artifacts have been found; coins of Greco Bactrian kings and stones palettes representing Greek mythology with Indian styles. The city was reconstructed by the Indo-Scythians. However, after an earthquake struck, the city was reconstructed by the Indo-Parthians, including the famous double-headed eagle stupa, which followed Greek intent and temple of the sun god.
When the Kushans king overtook the city, it was reconstructed into Sirsukh, the third city of Taxila during the 1st century B.C., with limestone wall, open plain, and bastions through which this area was vital for warfare. Throughout this locality, Buddhist stupas with Greek characteristics outline the area, and it caters to the Hindu and Jain religions along with dedication to a Zoroastrian cult.
During the Indo-Greek civilization, the city proves the construction during their occupation in the Indian Territory, and one of the oldest stupas is still present at this ancient site, allegedly reaching its current position via earthquake shocks. The Greek philosopher visited Taxila to conclude how big, modern, and Greek type during the 1st century A.D., it was with long roads and big houses.
