Makli Hill Necropolis

Makli Hill Necropolis is a cemetery in , .
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Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Makli Necropolis and Masjid Shah Jahan.

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is one of the largest funerary sites in the world, spread over an area of 10 kilometres near the city of , in the province of . is situated 1¼ km south of Makli Hill Necropolis.

Mosque
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The Shah Jahan Mosque, also known as the Jamia Masjid of Thatta, serves as the central mosque for the city of , in the Pakistani province of . is situated 3½ km southeast of Makli Hill Necropolis.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Thatta.

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The historical town of Sindh, , just east of Karachi, is of great antiquity. It was the capital of Sindh for many centuries, and has gained national prominence largely as a result of the imposing necropolis of Makli Hill, which provides a unique view of civilization in Sindh from the 14th-18th century, and secondarily, the marvellous 16th-century Shah Jahan Mosque.

Makli Hill Necropolis

Latitude
24.76514° or 24° 45′ 55″ north
Longitude
67.89974° or 67° 53′ 59″ east
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