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Murad Bhit/Murad Wali Bhit

SindhSettlementProtected
This archeological mound is located in the Ghotki District, taluka Deharki, deh Sucharo. Noohindri Dara is about 4 km in its west, Muhammad Shah Ji Bhit is about 1 12 km in its east, while Lune Waro Daro is about 4 km in its south. The prehistoric mound is situated in the desert. It is spread over a large area, modern graveyard is present over the center of the mound. Pottery is scattered on the surface of site. This site is extended over 700 m from east to west and in breath is 500 m from north to south, its height is 15 m approximately. The pottery of this site is found in dull red ware with medium in texture. Plain incised and monochrome painted body shards are visible on the surface. Few grey ware shards are also observed. In other finds, complete small T/C bead and very small T/C ball are also included. The site is probably associated to Neolithic period.
Record ID
6765
Province / territory
Sindh
District
Ghotki
Typology
Archaeological Site
Subtype
Settlement
Period
Historic
Legal status
Not Protected — UNVERIFIED; no statute or notification cited
Coordinates
27.79694, 69.64556 — source-provided, not field-verified
Verification status
source_record; automatically_standardized; verification_required
Sources
Federal Department of Archaeology and Museums, Islamabad.. (1995-2001). Survey and Documentation of Archaeological Sites and Monuments (1995-2001). Unpublished Survey by Federal Department of Archaeology and Museums.

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