Peshawar facts: one of South Asia's oldest cities
Peshawar, capital of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, is one of the oldest living cities in South Asia, near the Khyber Pass. Landmarks and facts.
Peshawar is the capital of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
Peshawar facts
- Age: one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in South Asia
- Khyber Pass: the historic route to Afghanistan lies to the west of the city
- Qissa Khwani Bazaar: the "Storytellers' Market", where traders once swapped tales
- Mahabat Khan Mosque: a Mughal-era mosque from the 17th century
- Peshawar Museum: known for its Gandhara Buddhist sculpture
Food
Peshawar is famous for chapli kebab, namak mandi lamb karahi and green tea (kahwa).
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