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Port of Banbhore بھنبھور

UNESCO Tentative List SindhKarachiSettlement Historic
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Ancient port at the mouth of the Indus, founded 1st century BCE; main finds date from the Islamic period (8th–13th c.) including one of the region's earliest mosques (727 CE). Possibly the ancient port of Debal. Being prepared for UNESCO nomination — one of five sites announced in 2025.

Sources

· DOAM — Govt of Pakistan · UNESCO World Heritage Centre

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Nearby heritage

Makli Hill, Thatta · 38 kmChaukhandi Tombs · 41 kmShah Jahan Mosque, Thatta · 48 kmRanikot Fort · 124 kmUmerkot Fort · 229 km

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