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Pre-Historic Mound (Harian)
A prehistoric mound near Harian Haider Zai in Loralai, Balochistan, 200 metres across and strewn with painted pottery of about 5600–3500 BCE.
Near Harian Haider Zai in Loralai district lies a prehistoric mound about 200 metres across and 4.5 metres high. Its surface is covered with painted pottery. Just to the south, sherds of a Chalcolithic (copper age) look were found, along with roughly worked flints.
Why go
- ✦A settlement mound of 5600–3500 BCE
- ✦Painted pottery on the surface
- ✦Traces of a sun-dried brick wall
- ✦Signs of an ancient fire
History
Trial trenches found the mound made mostly of soft clay with a little rubble, with thin pebble layers about one to two metres down. Near the centre, harder clay may mark a wall of sun-dried brick. Reddened soil and ash mixed with animal bones point to a fire. The register dates the site to about 5600–3500 BCE. It is listed as BA-15.
How to Reach
Near Harian Haider Zai in Loralai district, Balochistan; use the map on this page and go with a local guide.
Planning tip
Best Time to Visit, March to May and September to November.
Getting there, Near Harian Haider Zai in Loralai district, Balochistan; use the map on this page and go with a local guide.
Allow, About 30 minutes.
What to Do
Nearby
Straight-line distance from Pre-Historic Mound (Harian), within 5 km.
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