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Makli Hill, Thatta مکلی، ٹھٹھہ

★ UNESCO World Heritage 1981 SindhThattaCemetery Historic
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The story

Makli is a large necropolis in the city of Thatta. It was active between the 14th and 18th centuries. The monuments and mausoleums are built from high quality stone, brick, and glazed tiles. Tombs of famous saints and rulers including Jam Nizamuddin II and Isa Khan are still preserved and are fine examples of Mughal architecture influenced by local styles.

LEGEND A pilgrim saint, Sheikh Abdullah, is said to have declared the hill "Little Mecca" (Makli) after a spiritual vision of Mecca at the site.

Sources

· DOAM — Govt of Pakistan · UNESCO World Heritage Centre · UNESCO World Heritage Centre (CC BY-SA IGO 3.0)

🎟️ Plan your visit

Hours (Apr–Sep)08:00–18:00
Hours (Oct–Mar)08:30–17:00
Tickets🇵🇰 Rs 50 · 🌍 Rs 500
Best seasonNovember–February
Karachi airport ~100 km.
⚠️ Open necropolis — walkable hills; guide recommended.

🍽️ Eat: Thatta town restaurants.

🛍️ Buy: Ajrak and Sindhi caps from local stalls.

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Nearby heritage

Shah Jahan Mosque, Thatta · 10 kmPort of Banbhore · 38 kmChaukhandi Tombs · 80 kmRanikot Fort · 127 kmUmerkot Fort · 197 km

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Courtesy: Dept. of Archaeology & Museums, Govt of Pakistan