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Archaeologists have uncovered a large ancient structure, measuring nearly 100 metres by 50 metres, near Sirkap in Jandial, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. The KP Archaeology Department, under the Khyber PATH Project and with Italian support, made this discovery which dates back to when Alexander Cunningham first noted it in 1864 but remained largely unstudied until now. Excavations beginning in August 2026 revealed substantial walls of Jandial D, a monument whose exact purpose is still being investigated. The project emphasizes the importance of international collaboration and protection of historical sites threatened by urban expansion.
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Archaeologists in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s Khanpur-Taxila region have uncovered an ancient structure at Jandial, measuring nearly 100 metres long and 50 metres wide, which has been largely unstudied since it was first noted by Alexander Cunningham in 1864. The discovery of this monument, designated as Jandial D, lies opposite the famous Ionic temple of Jandial outside the ancient city of Sirkap. Excavations began in mid-August 2026 and revealed substantial walls; however, its specific purpose remains undetermined.
The project is led by the KP Archaeology Department under the Khyber PATH Project, directed by Italian archaeologist Dr Luca M. Olivieri and funded by the Italian Agency for Development Cooperation (AICS). It involves collaboration between the Italian Archaeological Mission of Ca’ Foscari University of Venice and the KP Directorate General of Archaeology and Museums. Dr Abdul Samad, Director General of Archaeology and Museums in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, emphasized the discovery's significance for understanding Gandhara’s history and highlighted the need to protect archaeological sites threatened by urban expansion.
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A previously unstudied, ancient structure measuring nearly 100 metres long and 50 metres wide has been discovered at Jandial in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s Khanpur-Taxila region.
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The discovery has opened “new avenues for understanding the history and urban landscape of Gandhara”, a press release said on Friday.
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The monument, identified as Jandial D, lies opposite the famous Ionic temple of Jandial, outside the ancient fortified city of Sirkap.
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First noted by Alexander Cunningham in 1864, the structure remained largely unexplored for more than a century.
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Excavations that began in mid-August 2026 revealed substantial walls, while the monument’s precise function — whether public or religious — remains under investigation.
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The discovery was made by the KP Archaeology Department under the Khyber PATH Project, directed by Italian archaeologist Dr Luca M. Olivieri and funded by the Italian Agency for Development Cooperation (AICS).
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The project is being implemented by the Italian Archaeological Mission of Ca’ Foscari University of Venice in collaboration with the KP Directorate General of Archaeology and Museums.
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It is supervised by KP Director General of Archaeology and Museums Dr Abdul Samad.
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Italian NGO ISCOS provided logistical and financial support for the project.
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Dr Abdul Samad said the discovery highlighted the archaeological potential of the Khanpur–Taxila region and the importance of continued scientific research and international collaboration, stressing the need to protect archaeological remains threatened by expanding urbanisation.
He said, “The discovery at Jandial demonstrates that the archaeological landscape of KP continues to hold important historical secrets.
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“Our priority is to support scientific research, strengthen international partnerships and protect these irreplaceable heritage assets.”
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Khyber Path Director Dr Olivieri said the discovery demonstrated the “richness and unpredictability of the region’s archaeological landscape”.
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“Its monumental scale and strategic location raise important new questions about the ancient landscape of Sirkap and the wider Gandharan region.”
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Its work includes the excavation and conservation of ancient fortifications at Sirsukh and research at Bazira/Barikot, which is on UNESCO’s Tentative List.
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