Type: Archaeological Site - Settlement
Province: Sindh
District: Shaheed Benazirabad
Period: Proto Historic
Relative Chronology: 3500 BCE - 1800 BCE
Description: The site is located on the low-lying sand dune. Scattered cultural material was recorded on the top surface of sand dune which does not exceed eight m height from surrounding plains. It has the Nara valley on east and north directions while the sand dunes continue in west and south directions. The cultural material was present in clusters suggesting separate huts. The viscosity of objects presents on the surface indicated that nomads occupied this spot frequently throughout various periods. From this site, pottery in various shapes, sizes, and decoration, chert flakes and glass pieces ere documented. The cultural material shows similarities with various periods for example Hakra, Indus and Historic periods.
Latitude: 26.473861111
Longitude: 68.843083333
Ownership: Private
Legal Status: Not Protected
Title of Publication: Archaeological Survey of Nawabshah Sand Dunes Along Ancient Hakra River Of Thar Desert Of Sindh, Pakistan
Published In: Ancient Sindh, Vol. 12
Year of Publication: 2012-13
Bibliography/Reference: Mallah, Q.H. et al
