Type: Archaeological Site - Settlement
Province: Balochistan
District: Washuk
Period: Proto Historic
Relative Chronology: 3500 BCE - 1800 BCE
Description: This mound is located on west of Jangazi village, taluka Besma. It is of irregular shape and has developed fissures and gullies due to flow of heavy rain water. In the present shape it measures 370 x 290 m with maximum surviving height of 9 m. It is covered with cultural material and rich in pottery. Signs of clandestine diggings are clearly visible all over the site. On the basis of pottery, the site has been assigned to a time frame of 2800 - 2500 BCE.
Latitude: 28.081666667
Longitude: 65.792777778
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
