India, July 2 -- UNESCO has warned Pakistan over reconstruction work carried out at parts of the ancient archaeological site of Taxila, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, saying the interventions may have compromised the site's authenticity and historical integrity.

The organisation has asked Pakistani authorities to reverse the disputed reconstruction work, warning that failure to take corrective measures could result in parts of Taxila being placed on UNESCO's List of World Heritage in Danger.

The concerns focus on restoration activities at the Sirkap and Mohra Moradu sites within the Taxila complex. UNESCO and heritage experts have questioned the use of modern construction methods and alterations that they say could affect the archaeologi...