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Chaukandi

Location: 17 miles away from Karachi.
Accessibility: On the National Highway. When we travel on the national highway on 17 miles from Karachi, we can see the cluster of unusual graves in the shape of stepped rectangles.

This is the graveyard date back to the 16th and 18th centuries. These graves are the unique example of stone carving. The stone of these graves are exquisitely craved in relief with intricate motifs.

Chaukandi means four cornered. This site is therefore known as chaukandi. The distinguishing feature of these graves is the superb carving and engraving on the slabs with various designs of jewelry; floral patterns even horses and their riders.

The tomb slab's of women's graves are embellished with designs of jewelry, necklace, earrings and rings while those of men bear horse-and-rider motifs as well as floral, weapons and abstract designs.