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UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Pakistan
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Pakistan has 6 sites on the UNESCO World Heritage List — 6 cultural inscriptions, inscribed between 1980 and 1997. This map of UNESCO sites in Pakistan covers every listing, with a short description, the inscription year and the nearest airports — the fastest way to see the country's most important historical sites and landmarks in one place.
Pakistani World Heritage Sites range from Archaeological Ruins at Moenjodaro onwards; Archaeological Ruins at Moenjodaro was the country's first inscription, added in 1980; Rohtas Fort is the most recent, listed in 1997.
Start with Archaeological Ruins at Moenjodaro, Buddhist Ruins of Takht-i-Bahi and Neighbouring City Remains at Sahr-i-Bahlol and Fort and Shalamar Gardens in Lahore, then use the map above to plan a route between the rest.
- Sites
- 6
- Cultural
- 6
- First inscribed
- 1980
Sites on the map
Flying in
Airports closest to the most sites in this country.
- SKZSukkur1 site
- PEWPeshawar1 site
- LHELahore1 site
- KHIKarachi1 site
- SKTSialkot1 site
- ISBAttock1 site
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All 6 sites in Pakistan
List of UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Pakistan
Every inscription with its year and category. Open a site for its story, map location and nearest airports.
| Site | Year | Type | What it is |
|---|---|---|---|
| Archaeological Ruins at MoenjodaroThe ruins of the huge city of Moenjodaro – built entirely of unbaked brick in the 3rd millennium B.C. | 1980 | Cultural | The ruins of the huge city of Moenjodaro – built entirely of unbaked brick in the 3rd millennium B.C. – lie in the Indus valley. |
| Buddhist Ruins of Takht-i-Bahi and Neighbouring City Remains at Sahr-i-BahlolThe Buddhist monastic complex of Takht-i-Bahi (Throne of Origins) was founded in the early 1st century. | 1980 | Cultural | The Buddhist monastic complex of Takht-i-Bahi (Throne of Origins) was founded in the early 1st century. Owing to its location on the crest o. |
| Fort and Shalamar Gardens in LahoreThese are two masterpieces from the time of the brilliant Mughal civilization, which reached its height during the… | 1981 | Cultural | These are two masterpieces from the time of the brilliant Mughal civilization, which reached its height during the reign of the Emperor Shah. |
| Historical Monuments at Makli, ThattaHistorical Monuments at Makli, Thatta — UNESCO World Heritage Site. | 1981 | Cultural | Historical Monuments at Makli, Thatta — UNESCO World Heritage Site. |
| Rohtas FortRohtas Fort — UNESCO World Heritage Site. | 1997 | Cultural | Rohtas Fort — UNESCO World Heritage Site. |
| TaxilaFrom the ancient Neolithic tumulus of Saraikala to the ramparts of Sirkap (2nd century B.C.) and the city of Sirsukh… | 1980 | Cultural | From the ancient Neolithic tumulus of Saraikala to the ramparts of Sirkap (2nd century B.C.) and the city of Sirsukh (1st century A.D.), Tax. |
Frequently asked questions about World Heritage in Pakistan
- How many UNESCO World Heritage Sites are there in Pakistan?
- Pakistan has 6 UNESCO World Heritage Sites: 6 cultural.
- What was the first World Heritage Site in Pakistan?
- Archaeological Ruins at Moenjodaro was inscribed in 1980. The ruins of the huge city of Moenjodaro – built entirely of unbaked brick in the 3rd millennium B.C. – lie in the Indus valley.
- What is the newest World Heritage Site in Pakistan?
- Rohtas Fort, inscribed in 1997. Rohtas Fort — UNESCO World Heritage Site.
- Which UNESCO sites in Pakistan are easiest to reach?
- Each site page lists the closest airports with distance, so you can pick the gateway city first and work outwards. The "Flying in" panel on this page shows the main gateways for Pakistan.
- What are the main historical sites and landmarks in Pakistan?
- The 6 UNESCO-listed sites above are Pakistan's internationally recognised historical sites and landmarks, starting with Archaeological Ruins at Moenjodaro (1980). Each entry links to a full page with a map, photos and travel notes.
- Is there a map of Pakistani World Heritage Sites?
- Yes — the map on this page plots all 6 Pakistani UNESCO World Heritage Sites; click any marker to open that site's page.