Type: Archaeological Site - Settlement
Province: Balochistan
District: Kharan
Period: Proto Historic
Relative Chronology: 3500 BCE - 1800 BCE
Description: The mound measures 500 x 300 m with maximum height of 5m and is located in west of Saleemabad village with Garuki Laur in its northern side. The site yielded large number of potshards, animal and human figurines. Potshards included light red ware, grey ware, and buff ware. Fragments of dishes, miniature pots, and black on red were also found. Kot Dijian culture fragments with thick and thin texture were also collected. The motifs on shards are mostly floral designs; red slip bend wavy lines in black paintings. Fragments of humped bull figurines and female figurines were also found as reported from Mehrgarh. On the basis of pottery, the site can be safely placed in the time frame of 3300 to 3000 BCE.
Latitude: 28.663888889
Longitude: 65.748888889
Ownership: Federal Government
Legal Status: Protected by The Antiquity Act 1975 (As amended in 1992)
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
