One of Pakistan's oldest archaeological sites is located in Chakwal salt mines near Chao Saidan Shah which refers to the era when humans used to live in caves. Pakistan has endless tourists destinations to attract tourists around the world.
The research of geologists on the Salt Range and its adjoining area in Chakwal is that this area was the sea millions of years ago and then the sea dried up and the land changed its shape with time. Today we have fields, orchards, settlements, forests, and mountains.
The archaeological site of Chakwal's location
As you exit Klar Kahar on the motorway, you see a rocky wall over the distant mountains that can be seen for miles. This wall is spread over a very wide area.
It is very difficult to reach here. There are countless hundreds of years old fossils and countless research materials, that are waiting for geologists and archaeologists to come and explore the footsteps of historic, and ancient civilizations and settlements.
Footsteps of ancient civilizations in Pakistan
Much research has been done on the history of ancient civilizations Mohenjo-Daro and Harappa in Pakistan, but apart from these, there are many other places and sites in Pakistan which show that many ancient civilizations and settlements have passed in Pakistan in terms of archeology.
Which need further research so that the windows of history can be opened and further utilized.
There are many archeological and historical sites in Pakistan which are very popular among tourists who are interested in seeing historical and ancient sites. In these places, the city of Sheikhupura is famous as the hunting ground of the Mughals.
Furthermore, the archaeological site of Asif Jah Shrine in Lahore best reflects the architecture of the Mughal period.
The scary view made my visit adventurous
There are thousands of years old natural caves in these mountains of Salt Range Chakwal. Some of these accessible caves are located at a distance of 3 km from Choa Saidan Shah Tehsil of Chakwal District.
Access to these is very easy. Some caves are just above the road and others have to endure some hardship to reach.
The view inside these caves is terrifying. Dark and hanging rocks offer a terrifying sight. I went deep inside with my son Abdullah but my presence did not encourage Abdullah and he started stubbornly to return back.
2800 Years old well
According to Hindu historical belief, Raja Pandu, the father of Hindu Raja Arjuna, and his brothers spent a year here three thousand years ago.
Going up to these caves, there is an old well which is known to be 2800 years old. And it was prepared by the five sons of Raja Pandu.
The well has been taken into custody by the Archaeological Department and has been fenced off. It is not known whether the well has water or is dry.
There is no information book here for guidance from the Archaeological Department. Some of this information has been obtained through personal effort.
Chakwal district has a history of thousands of years, if researched, it has a rich cultural heritage with Gandhara and Moenjodaro, Harappa, Mesopotamia, Egyptian civilizations.
There is a need for those responsible to be involved in the relevant department so that this archeological site of Pakistan which is located in Salt Range Chakwal can be researched in the best way so that those who are interested in visiting historical places can travel to Pakistan.
Chakwal salt mines caves photo gallery
