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Thatta
Thatta is a historical city in Pakistan . It is situated in the southern part of the country, about 98 km east of the city Karachi, in the province Sindh, near Keenjhar Lake, the largest freshwater lake in the country. The city Thatta was added to the UNESCO World Heritage Site List in 1981. Historical background of the city - The history of Thatta goes back to the Middle Ages. more »
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In the 14th century, it was the capital of Lower Sindh during the reign of three different dynasties. Thatta used to administrate the whole area surrounding the Indus River..
UNESCO Sites
There are many unique well-preserved monuments in the city Thatta. On the top of the hill Makli, there is a vast burial ground covering the area of 15 sq km. The most valuable monuments are the local stone mosques. These monuments come from the 14th to 18th century, the time of the city's greatest boom. The most significant of them is the mosque Shah Jahan, which has unbelievable 93 cupolas. There are tombstones of Jam Nizamuddin and Satihoo.Tourist information and destination rating
Thatta: Travel guide - tips for trips, the best restaurants, tourism
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