Takht-i-Bahi
Takht-i-Bahi Mardan is also written as Takht Bahi, Takht Bhai or Takh Bay is an Archaeological Site, located in Malakand Mardan Road, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan. It was declared protected in 1916, and declared UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1980. It was founded in 1st century CE, and was in use until the 7th century in an innovative way.
Takht-i-Bhai Mardan is a Buddhist Monastery in Mardan, and 500 feet a top of a small hill, as well as, far from 2 kilometers east of famous Takht Bhai bazaar which is the most visited bazaar in this area. Similarly, Takht-i-Bahi Mardan is formally well-known for Buddhist complex and the village, as local people called its named after the two wells found on top of the hill near the complex, as "Takht" means Throne, and "Bhai" means water spring which were found in the Buddhist site.
As we all know that, the heart of the Gandhara civilization, which is always be the top selection and attraction among tourists, visitors, historians, archaeologists and Buddhists from all over the world.
At the surroundings of Takht-i-Bahi Mardan is famous for Sugar cane, Wheat, Maize, Vegetable, and Orchard Cultivation. Furthermore, Interesting places also can be located throughout the visit of mardan. Thus, it's 16.7 Km far away from Malakand Mardan Road to Mardan.
QUICK INFORMATION
Alias Names |
Takht Bhai • Takh bay • تخت بھائی |
Established | Founded in 1st century CE |
Category |
Archaeological Site |
Rating | |
Highway Code | N45 |
Location | Malakand Road, Mardan |
City / Town | Mardan |
State | Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KPK) |
Country | Pakistan |
Address |
Takht-i-Bahi, Malakand Road, Mardan |
Contacts | |
Geo Coordinates | 34.2953586262315 °N, 71.9334336238037 °E |
Associated | UNESCO World Heritage Site |
Takht-i-Bahi Attractions
Surroundings of Takht-i-Bahi Mardan
- Sugar cane
- Vegetables
- Wheat
- Maize
- Orchard Cultivation
Travelor Instructions
Takht-i-Bahi Mardan Visit Timings
- 24 Hours Open
Takht-i-Bahi Map
Takht-i-Bahi Pictures




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