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Hashim Tomb

BalochistanTombProtected
The tomb of Muhammad Hashim is square in plan and situated west of village Alang in Alang graveyard. It measures 5.20 x 5.20 m with a height of 8.20 m. The entrance to the tomb is from the east through pointed arch opening, while wooden frame has been added on entrance in later time. There is a rectangular recess arch panel above the entrance on facade. A series of merlons is on top of parapet on facade. Octagonal drum has oval shape cupola while the finial is missing. Secco painting has applied on outside in floral design. The western wall has a Mehrab, while decorative mihrabs in the shape of blind niches can also be seen inside. Above the squinch arches stalactite design made for decoration. The tomb is in good sate of preservation.
Record ID
8579
Province / territory
Balochistan
District
Panjgur
Typology
Monument
Subtype
Tomb
Period
Historic
Legal status
Not Protected — UNVERIFIED; no statute or notification cited
Coordinates
27.13222, 64.26222 — source-provided, not field-verified
Verification status
source_record; automatically_standardized; verification_required
Sources
Shah, S. S. Ali. (2010). Archaeological Exploration along the Right Bank of the Nara Canal from Phariaro to Kathore. Ancient Punjab, Vol. I.

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