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Taxila Researchers Identify Early Concepts of Moral Accountability in Newly Deciphered Kushan Inscriptions

📅 April 7, 2026 📰 Archaeology Magazine
Taxila Researchers Identify Early Concepts of Moral Accountability in Newly Deciphered Kushan Inscriptions

A joint research initiative between the University of Peshawar and international experts has led to the decipherment of a set of Kharosthi inscriptions found near the ruins of the ancient Taxila University. The inscriptions, dating to the late Kushan period, detail a code of 'Intellectual Responsibility' intended for students and teachers alike.

The text outlines the ethical obligations of a scholar, emphasizing that knowledge must be pursued with a spirit of 'Dhyana' (meditation) and 'Satya' (truth), while warning against the use of logic to deceive the public. This find offers a rare glimpse into the pedagogical philosophy of one of the world's oldest learning centers and its commitment to integrating moral character with academic excellence.

Original source: Archaeology Magazine