Type: Archaeological Site - Settlement
Province: Balochistan
District: Panjgur
Period: Proto Historic
Relative Chronology: 3500 BCE - 1800 BCE
Description: The mound is situated in south-east of Hoshab village approximately 2 km of Kill Kor Nai. The approximately round shaped mound measures 230 x 210 m with maximum height of 9 m and situated on east of orchard of date palms. The site is littered with potshards consisting or red ware with thick and thin textures. Most of the shards are painted in black on red with hanging loop designs, wavy lines, zigzag lines, course ware, incised red ware and grooves on body. The motif of painting mostly related to late Kulli Culture pottery of Central Baluchistan. Carnelian beads also found from the site. It can be dated from 2800-2200 BCE.
Latitude: 26.051388889
Longitude: 63.975277778
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
