Makli Necropolis
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Makli Necropolis is one of the largest funerary sites in the world, spread over an area of 10 kilometres near the city of Thatta, in the Pakistani province of Sindh. The site houses approximately 500,
Makli Necropolis features several clusters of elaborate funerary monuments dating between the 14th and 18th centuries.
Nizam al-Din Tomb, Makli Hill, Sindh.
Details on a wall in Makli
Many of the tombs feature carved decorative motifs.
Thatta
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Thatta is a city in the Pakistani province of Sindh. Thatta was the medieval capital of Sindh, and served as the seat of power for three successive dynasties. Its construction was ordered by Jam Nizam
Clockwise from top: View of the Makli Necropolis, Tomb of Isa Khan Hussain at the necropolis, exterior and interior views of the Shah Jahan Mosque
Thatta's Makli Necropolis features several monumental tombs dating from the 14th to 18th centuries.
Thatta's Shah Jahan Mosque features extensive tile work that displays Timurid influences introduced from Central Asia.
Wind power projects are present near Thatta due to high windspeeds.