Heritage record
Mound Maryala (Chak No. 167/10R)
PunjabSettlementProtected
An archaeological site covering an area of 1100 sq.m, comprised of an oblong mound with its long axis lying north-south and measuring 106 m, lately converted into a Muslim graveyard. There are traces of remains built in both sun-dried bricks measuring 33 x 22.8 x 12.7 cm and baked bricks of 30.4 x 25.4 x 5 cm size. The large quantity of painted pieces of terracotta lattices lying on the mound indicate their frequent use in the house for ventilation purposes. Pottery pieces noticed included thick rims of flat dishes, open mouthed bowls and handles. Discovery of coins and stone beads was reported and terracotta animals were also found.
- Record ID
- 6382
- Province / territory
- Punjab
- District
- Multan
- Typology
- Archaeological Site
- Subtype
- Settlement
- Period
- Pre Historic
- Legal status
- Protected by The Antiquity Act 1975 (As amended in 1992) (instrument: Protected by The Antiquity Act 1975 (As amended in 1992))
- Coordinates
- 30.24638, 71.90923 — source-provided, not field-verified
- Verification status
- source_record; automatically_standardized; verification_required
- Sources
- Khan, Ahmad Nabi. (1987). Archaeological Sites and Historical Monuments Protected Under the Antiquities Act, 1975. Federal Department of Archaeology & Museums, Government of Pakistan, Islamabad.
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