Type: Archaeological Site - Settlement
Province: Balochistan
District: Washuk
Period: Proto Historic
Relative Chronology: 3500 BCE - 1800 BCE
Description: This mound measures 270 x 230 m with maximum surviving height of 8 m. And is situated on the northern fringes of Besma town in Besma tehsil. Surface collection includes potshards representing two periods. Glazed pottery is found along with pottery of the mature Indus culture. On the basis of surface collection, the site has been dated to 2600-2200 BCE for mature Indus phase and for subsequent occupation by the Muslims during 14th/15th century CE.
Latitude: 27.913888889
Longitude: 65.835000000
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
