Makli Necropolis: A City of the Dead Stretching Across the Plain — Factsmatic

How did a cemetery become one of the world's largest collections of historic tombs? Near Thatta in Sindh, Makli Necropolis stretches across around 10 square kilometres, holding hundreds of thousands of graves and monuments. Built over centuries, its remarkable tombs reflect the Samma, Arghun, Tarkhan and Mughal dynasties, featuring intricate stone carvings, domes and blue tilework. Recognised by UNESCO in 1981, Makli remains a remarkable record of Sindh's history, art and spiritual heritage. #MakliNecropolis #Makli #Thatta #SindhHistory #UNESCOWorldHeritage #MughalArchitecture #SammaDynasty #HistoricalHeritage #PakistanHistory #Factsmatic Makli Necropolis explained, Makli cemetery Thatta, history of Makli, Thatta historical sites, Sindh heritage, Samma dynasty tombs, Mughal architecture in Sindh, Makli tombs and monuments, UNESCO sites in Pakistan, Factsmatic