Die Ausgrabungen in Taxila

Taxila, first introduced to the Western world through Alexander the Great's Indian campaign, emerges as a significant historical and cultural hub. This study highlights Taxila's dual importance: its strategic location along a major trade route connecting India with West and Central Asia, and its renown as an educational center, particularly noted in indigenous sources for its university status. The research, based on archaeological findings and historical accounts, underscores Taxila's role as one of the most populous cities between the Indus and Hydaspes rivers, as described by Arrian. The study employs a combination of historical documentation and geographical analysis to elucidate Taxila's historical significance, offering insights into its cultural, economic, and academic prominence during antiquity.

Lüders, H. (2018). Die Ausgrabungen in Taxila. Heidelberg University Library. https://doi.org/10.11588/XAREP.00004126