Type: Monument - Tomb
Province: Balochistan
District: Gwadar
Period: Historic
Relative Chronology: 1206 - 1526 CE
Description: This octagonal shaped tomb is situated in Gwadar graveyard located in the heart of the city and measures 1.80 x 1.60 me with a height of 7 m. The monument had openings from all sides, but presently only the eastern entrance is in use. It was an octagonal canopy that stands on eight pillars with bases, shafts and capitals. The onion shaped cupola is erected on lintels in octagonal shapes. The cupola is built with curved slabs of sand sand-stone and top of dome is crowned with finial. The canopy is in dilapidated condition.
Latitude: 25.301388889
Longitude: 62.421388889
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
