Type: Monument - Tomb
Province: Balochistan
District: Washuk
Period: Historic
Relative Chronology: 17th Century CE
Description: The tomb is almost square in shape measures 3.30 x 3.10 m with a height of 3 m and is situated on east of Nag-Besma Road on a hillock in village Nag, tehsil Besma. Entrance to the tomb is provided from south under pointed arch opening. It is a double storey naked brick structure in ruined condition. The drum and dome have already fallen. Mud bricks have also been used with burnt bricks in the construction. Cut brick patterns have been used for decoration purposes. The only visible feature from inside is vaulted ceiling of the lower chamber, while the upper chamber has already collapsed. Human bones are scattered on the floor inside. On the basis of architecture, the monument has been assigned to 17th century CE.
Latitude: 27.411944444
Longitude: 65.275000000
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
