Type: Archaeological Site - Mound
Province: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
District: Upper Dir
Period: Historic
Relative Chronology: 1st - 5th Century CE
Description: An archaeological site, in the form of a mound is located in Watala Manri area of Upper Dir district. The site is measuring 19x16.50m. The site is badly damaged due to illegal activities of locals. There are few exposed cells made in diaper masonry style, appear to be associated with monastic establishment at the site. Stone blocks of damaged structures and potshards are visible at different parts of the site. The findings indicate that site was occupied during Kushan period.
Latitude: 35.041533333
Longitude: 72.019083333
Ownership: Private
Legal Status: Not Protected
Title of Publication: Archaeological Survey of Tehsil Wari, Upper Dir District (Campaign 2006-07)
Published In: Frontier Archaeology, Vol V
Year of Publication: 2015
Bibliography/Reference: Khan, Saleh Muhammad & Bakht Muhammad
