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Asota Megalithic Circle
The Asota megalithic circle in Swabi: once 34 standing stones about 3 metres high, of which 14 still stand in the fields.
In the fields near Asota, a village in Swabi district, is a circle of great standing stones. The register records 34 megaliths, of which 14 are still upright, each about 3 metres tall. Stone circles of this kind are rare in Pakistan.
Why go
- ✦A rare megalithic circle
- ✦14 of 34 stones still standing
- ✦Stones about 3 metres tall
- ✦In open farmland near Asota
History
The date of the circle is uncertain. The register associates it with the Mesolithic (about 18,000–8,000 BCE); other estimates are much later, so the period is shown here only as prehistoric. It is owned by the federal government and listed as KPK-36.
How to Reach
Near Asota village, close to Shewa Adda in Swabi district; use the map on this page. The stones stand in fields a short walk from the road.
Planning tip
Best Time to Visit, October to April; summers in Swabi are very hot.
Getting there, Near Asota village, close to Shewa Adda in Swabi district; use the map on this page. The stones stand in fields a short walk from the road.
Allow, About 30 minutes.
What to Do
Nearby
Straight-line distance from Asota Megalithic Circle, within 5 km.
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