Type: Archaeological Site - Settlement
Province: Balochistan
District: Washuk
Period: Proto Historic
Relative Chronology: 3500 BCE - 1800 BCE
Description: The mound measures 400 x 350 m with maximum height of 6m and is situated on east of Pogi village, taluka Besma, district Washuk in cultivated fields. Local people have dug trenches at the site in search of treasures. Potshards collected from the site include red ware and buff ware with medium texture and fine material. Thin textured potshards were also found. The rims have black bands and dark brownish colour horizontal bands. Some of the shards have grooves executed on the body from external sides. On the basis of surface collection, the site is placed in the time frame of 2600 - 2300 BCE.
Latitude: 28.272777778
Longitude: 65.866666667
Ownership: Private
Legal Status: Not Protected
Title of Publication: Archaeological Investigation along the proposed route of copper mining project from Chagi District to Gwadar Port
Published In: Ancient Punjab, Vol. I
Year of Publication: 2010
Bibliography/Reference: Shah, S. S. Ali
