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Old Christian Cemetery, Peshawar

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that trace the city's history, notably highlighting British influence and losses in the region. It's also distinguished by a backdrop of the Khyber Hills and has evolved into a tourist destination, recognized in various travel guides.
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ascribed to a "Captain Ernest Bloomfield," supposedly killed by his orderly in 1879. This tale, although frequently refuted by experts, has been perpetuated for over a century.
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persists, the true histories and contributions of individuals interred here, like Loewenthal, risk being overshadowed by this mythical story.
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mistakenly shot by his watchman. His tombstone bears no humorous message, instead, it commemorates his contributions, such as translating the
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The cemetery reflects a diverse demographic that has contributed to the region's history, including British soldiers,
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Despite its historical richness, the cemetery is often associated with an
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A significant tombstone belongs to Robert Warburton, a member of the
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In reality, such incident happened with Isidore Loewenthal, a
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It is a repository of historical records pertaining to the
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The Tehkal Cemetery, established in 1851, is at the
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Index

Peshawar
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
Victoria era
Khyber Pass
peepal
sheesham
palm trees
marble
headstones
civil administrators
health professionals
Anglo-Afghan conflict
Kabul
Bengal Artillery
Amir of Afghanistan
Robert Warburton
apocryphal
epitaph
missionary
New Testament
Pushto
fable
"A trip to the Christian Cemetery (Gora Qabristan) – Peshawar"
"Encroaching history: Gravely important – even in death"
The Express Tribune




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