1300 year old temple of Lord Vishnu found in Pakistan

Islamabad, 22 November 2020, Sunday

Researchers have found the remains of an ancient Hindu temple in the Swat Valley area of ​​Pakistan. The temple is said to be 1300 years old.

It is believed that this temple was built during the Hindu rule and is probably the temple of Lord Vishnu. The Hindu Shahi dynasty is also known as the Kabul Shahi dynasty, which ruled the area 1300 years ago. Gandhara and present day North West India.

Researchers have found the temple during excavations. During the excavations, a minaret to guard the temple and a camp for soldiers to stay and a pool of water have also been found. According to the Italian archaeologist involved, the temple of Gandhara civilization has been discovered in this area for the first time.

The Swat Valley is home to more than a thousand-year-old remains, but this is the first time the remains of a temple have been found. There are also places of worship in Buddhism.