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Mingora, Commercial hub in Swat District, Pakistan

Located at an elevation of 984 meters, Mingora extends along the Swat River as the third largest city in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province.

Archaeological excavations near Mingora uncovered 475 Indo-Aryan tombs dating from 1520 to 170 BC, along with horse skeletons at Butkara II and Matalai.

The residents of Mingora communicate primarily in Pashto, maintain strong traditions of elder respect, and celebrate their heritage through textile crafts and woodwork.

Mingora connects to major destinations through public transportation, with a 230-kilometer route to Islamabad and 93 kilometers to the mountain town of Kalam.

The Butkara archaeological site in Mingora contains a central Buddhist stupa surrounded by more than 200 smaller votive stupas from ancient times.

Location: Swat District

Elevation above the sea: 984 m

Website: http://tourswat.com/saidu-sharif-and-mingora

GPS coordinates: 34.77167,72.36000

Latest update: May 27, 2025 06:54

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