Mansehra Rock Edicts, Archaeological inscriptions in Mansehra, Pakistan.
The Mansehra Rock Edicts consist of fourteen inscriptions carved into three large boulders, displaying ancient text in the Kharosthi script.
The inscriptions were created during the reign of Emperor Ashoka in the third century BCE as part of his initiative to spread Buddhist teachings.
The edicts represent the first confirmed written records in South Asia, marking a significant development in the documentation of governmental policies.
The site includes protective canopies installed by the Department of Archaeology to shield the inscriptions from weather-related deterioration.
These rock inscriptions form part of a network of 33 similar edicts spread across the Indian subcontinent, connecting to the ancient Silk Route.
Location: Mansehra District
Website: http://whc.unesco.org/en/tentativelists/1881
GPS coordinates: 34.33333,73.16667
Latest update: May 17, 2025 10:46
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