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Tumair Rock Shelter

Type: Archaeological Site - Rock Shelter
Province: Islamabad
District: Islamabad
Period: Pre Historic
Relative Chronology: 2 million years BP. - 18,000 BCE
Description: This rock shelter is located 10 km east of Barakahu on Simly Dam Road. The rock shelter measuring L. 5m, Depth. 1.70m, H. 2.60m. It stands on a height of about 2.60m. It is located on the top of a hill, the rock is facing north-east. No cultural remains were reported.
Latitude: 33.648130000
Longitude: 72.974580000
Ownership: Private
Legal Status: Not Protected
Title of Publication: Archaeological Remains of Islamabad Capital Territory and Rawalpindi District
Published In: Journal of Asian Civilizations, Vol. 35, No. 1, July 2012
Year of Publication: 2012
Bibliography/Reference: Khan, Muhammad Ashraf et.al
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