Shah Allah Ditta caves in Islamabad, Pakistan

Xinhua 2026-11-06

People visit Shah Allah Ditta caves on the outskirts of Islamabad, Pakistan, Nov. 4, 2026. Shah Allah Ditta caves are an ancient site adorned with murals from the Buddhist era. (Xinhua/Ahmad Kamal)

A man visits Shah Allah Ditta caves on the outskirts of Islamabad, Pakistan, Nov. 4, 2026. Shah Allah Ditta caves are an ancient site adorned with murals from the Buddhist era. (Xinhua/Ahmad Kamal)

This photo taken on Nov. 4, 2026 shows a Buddha statue at Shah Allah Ditta caves on the outskirts of Islamabad, Pakistan. Shah Allah Ditta caves are an ancient site adorned with murals from the Buddhist era. (Xinhua/Ahmad Kamal)

This photo taken on Nov. 4, 2026 shows a Buddha statue at Shah Allah Ditta caves on the outskirts of Islamabad, Pakistan. Shah Allah Ditta caves are an ancient site adorned with murals from the Buddhist era. (Xinhua/Ahmad Kamal)

This photo taken on Nov. 4, 2026 shows a Buddha statue at Shah Allah Ditta caves on the outskirts of Islamabad, Pakistan. Shah Allah Ditta caves are an ancient site adorned with murals from the Buddhist era. (Xinhua/Ahmad Kamal)

Editor: Zheng Xuebin  Reviser:  Lu Bingwu  Final Reviewer: He Shengying