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Field guide · Heritage
Thatta
Thatta District · Sindh, Pakistan
Maqam Qadam Shah Graveyard
A 37-acre graveyard at Raj Malik village with carved yellow-sandstone tombs like those of Chaukhandi.
Maqam Qadam Shah, or Qadam Gah, is a graveyard of about 37 acres at Raj Malik village in Thatta District. Its tombs, of local yellow sandstone, probably date from the 17th and 18th centuries and are linked with the Talpur period.
Why go
- ✦Carved yellow-sandstone graves
- ✦Chaukhandi-style ornament
- ✦Human figures on some graves
- ✦About 37 acres
About
The carving is close in style to the Baloch tombs at Chaukhandi: floral and geometric patterns and other ornament, and on some graves, human figures. The site is privately owned and not protected, so treat it with care.
How to Reach
At Raj Malik village in Thatta District.
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, At Raj Malik village in Thatta District.
Allow, About an hour.
What to Do
Nearby
Straight-line distance from Maqam Qadam Shah Graveyard, within 5 km.
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