Thatta, Pakistan
Makli,
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The Necropolis of Makli is one of the famous places among the venues declared as cultural heritage. This place is not a picnic spot but a trip down the lane of our Mogul history. If you read the information boards in front of each tomb you will realize how things were during the Mogul dynasty. How one Mogul emperor ordered murders of the whole families including the children. The rivalry and rebellion is clearly visible through the tombs of each family member buried there. It is the world's largest graveyard and also a part of UNESCO World Heritage. The tombs are standing marvels of this regions great architecture. The finesse of calligraphy on the graves and the walls of these tombs speaks the expertise of those who who carved them. I wasn't able to go through the whole place as it is huge. Visiting Makli reminded me of my trip to Moen Jo Daro where I realized how everything will perish be it strong castles or humans of high casts and breed. I believe, we should reconnect with our heritage and history and visit such places. We should take our children to such cultural places of our country to help them understand our civilization and belonging. I'm glad I visited Makli cause I learned about the history of the place and the people who are buried there. In fact, there is still more to learn. I would recommend that you should plan a day trip to Thatta making three stop-overs: Shah Jahan Mosque (Thatta), The Necropolis of Makli and any of the three lakes (Haleji, Hadero or Keenjhar). If you are travelling from Karachi to Thatta, it should take you about 2 hours to reach to this place through National Highway.
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As of October 2020, many famous tombs are locked for renovation. It will take roughly a month to complete the renovation and would be open for public soon. Makli Necropolis rich with history is a must visit place in Thatta, SIndh.
According to Wikipedia source : (Copy Paste) Makli Necropolis (Urdu: مکلی کا شہرِ خموشاں\u200e; Sindhi: مڪلي جو مقام\u200e) 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 500,000 to 1 million[1] tombs built over the course of a 400 year period.[2] Makli Necropolis features several large funerary monuments belonging to royalty, various Sufi saints, and esteemed scholars. The site was inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1981 as an \outstanding testament\ to Sindhi civilization between the 14th and 18th centuries.
Great ancient place to visit. 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 500,000 to 1 million tombs built over the course of a 400 year period. Makli Necropolis features several large funerary monuments belonging to royalty, various Sufi saints, and esteemed scholars. The site was inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1981 as an \outstanding testament\ to Sindhi civilization between the 14th and 18th centuries. Makli Necropolis is located in the town of Makli, which is located on a plateau approximately 6 kilometres from the city of Thatta, the capital of lower Sindh until the 17th century. It lies approximately 98 km east of Karachi, near the apex of the Indus River Delta in southeastern Sindh. The southernmost point of the site is approximately 5 miles north of the ruins of the medieval Kallankot Fort.
Makli Necropolis - more than 600 years old and world's largest cemetery and also prominent UNISCO World Heritage Site. Its really sad that this place seems very underrated. Very less people visit this place. However as being historic place this should be more highlight. The place shows rich culture of sindhi culture. The place is safe for families. Also there are very good hotel facilities by government. Anyone can stay there.
The place should have preserved but now that it's one of the UNESCO heritage site i think they will keep it preserve for future. Some beautifully decorated tombs can be seen in the necropolis. Detailed artwork and quranic verses on graves are so beautiful. For more you can follow me on instagram @iamkhandanish
Makli Necropolis (Urdu: مکلی کا شہرِ خموشاں\u200e; Sindhi: مڪلي جو مقام\u200e) 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 500,000 to 1 million[1] tombs built over the course of a 400 year period. Makli Necropolis features several large funerary monuments belonging to royalty, various Sufi saints, and esteemed scholars. The site was inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1981 as an \outstanding testament\ to Sindhi civilization between the 14th and 18th centuries.
Exciting historical place with lot to see. Weather here is usually hot and less facilities so bring water and food with you. To cover all tombs 2 to 3 hours are sufficient. One can visit manchar lake after makli through newly constructed road.
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