Sirkap : Unveiling the Ancient Metropolis of Taxila
Sirkap, an ancient city near Taxila in Punjab, Pakistan, holds significant archaeological and historical value. Rebuilt during the reign of King Menander I, a notable Indo-Greek ruler, it features a unique fusion of Greek and indigenous designs. Notable structures include the Round Stupa, the Double-Headed Eagle Stupa, and the Apsidal Temple, whose architecture skillfully blends Greek pilasters with a Hindu shrine, embodying the region’s cultural synthesis.