Description
There are four numbers of ancient mounds at Akra lying at a distance of about 17 km south-west of Bannu between the Kachkot canal and the Lohra nullah in the lands of the village of Bharat. Out of the four mounds the main and the central mound is called Akra. Potsherds, terracotta figurines and small pieces of relieve-sculptures are visible on the top and sides of the main mound. The site dates back to 6th century BC during Achaemenid rule, has turned into a sprawling village over the years. The mound, spread over approx. 161874 sq.m area, was declared a heritage archeological site by the government in 1949. Coins of the Hindu Shahiyas of Kabul and Islamic period are found at the site.
