Walled City Analysis

The earliest records of the Walled City date back to the 11th century, although Its earliest evidence dates to between the 4th and 5th centuries A.D. The Walled City and its surrounding Circular Road fall within the administrative division of ‘Ravi Town’. The population of the Walled city has been in a constant state of flux throughout its existence, with migration into and out-of the city taking place as a result of various historical changes. In more recent times, it has grown from 260,000 in 1980 to 600,000 in 2005 (Majeed Sheikh 2004).
In comparison with the average population density of Lahore, the population density of the Walled City is high at 1100 persons per hectare (PEPAC 1993). Within the Walled City there are however differences,
The South-East of Circular Road on the other hand holds the 11th century Data Darbar, Lahore’s major religious site visited by thousands of pilgrims daily. The South East segment which includes the Mochi Gate study area, is the hub of commerce and commerce-related activity, and is a part of Lahore’s commercial triangle bordered by the Railway
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