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Thatta
Thatta District · Sindh, Pakistan
Brick Enclosure of Tomb of Baqi Baig Uzbek
A 17th-century brick enclosure on Makli holding the grave of Baqi Baig Uzbek (d. 1641).
This walled brick enclosure on Makli holds three graves, one of them that of Baqi Baig Uzbek, who died in 1641. It stands south of the tomb of Mirza Isa Tarkhan the Younger, between it and Tughral Baig's pavilion.
Why go
- ✦The grave of Baqi Baig Uzbek, d. 1641
- ✦Walls of finely laid brick panels
- ✦A domed prayer chamber on the west side
- ✦Once covered in glazed kashi tile
About
The high walls are of finely laid brick, divided into recessed arched panels, with semicircular alcoves at the corners. On the west side a prayer chamber projects from the wall, with a tall, decorated pointed arch between smaller panels and a dome above. The whole enclosure was once decorated with glazed kashi tile.
How to Reach
On Makli hill near Thatta, south of Mirza Isa Tarkhan the Younger's tomb.
Responsible Travel
Treat the site as protected heritage: do not scratch, climb or remove material, and follow caretaker instructions.
Planning tip
Best Time to Visit, November to February.
Getting there, On Makli hill near Thatta, south of Mirza Isa Tarkhan the Younger's tomb.
Allow, Half an hour.
What to Do
Nearby
Straight-line distance from Brick Enclosure of Tomb of Baqi Baig Uzbek, within 5 km.
