[Pakistan] Takht-i-Bahi: Where History Wakes

Standing atop the ruins of Takht-i-Bahi, my first archaeological site in Pakistan, the full scale of this ancient Buddhist monastery suddenly unfolded before me—and 70% of it still sleeps beneath these hills. 🏛️ A Living Restoration Each repaired section is marked with timelines, clearly distinguishing original structures from modern additions. One regret: All statues have been moved to museums for protection, leaving only architectural shells on-site. 👨💻 Meet Ali, the Heritage Guardian A conservator learning 3D modeling to digitally preserve the monastery’s lost artifacts. Inspired, I shared the Dunhuang Academy’s virtual grotto tour with him—who knows? Maybe in a decade, his team’s 3D Takht-i-Bahi will let us "walk" through history again. #Pakistan #TakhtIBahi #CulturalPreservation#trip diary#travel guide#Pakistan travel