Monday, July 18, 2022

Thatta, Pakistan - UNESCO World Heritage Site

 Place: Thatta, Pakistan

Weather: Thunderstorms, 81/92F.

Route: From Mohenjodaro 380 km south on N-55.

Population: 220,000

Significance: Thatta was the capital of three successive dynasties from the 14th to 18th centuries. The Makli necropolis has many buildings from that time period.

Website: UNESCO World Heritage Site



Images:

The Makli necropolis (from whc.unesco.org)

Shah Jahan Mosque (from whc.unesco.org)




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