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Watch | Over 1,25,000 Graves At The World's Largest Necropolis

The tombs and structures at the Makli Necropolis have a diverse architecture.
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The Wire
Jan 04 2020
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The tombs and structures at the Makli Necropolis have a diverse architecture.
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Makli Necropolis, also known as the 'City of Silence' is situated in the Sindh province of Pakistan. It is the world's largest necropolis with around 1,25,000 graves spread across an area of 18 km. The tombs and structures at the necropolis have a diverse architecture. It has details of both Hindu and Muslim traditions. Makli was ruled by Muslims, Hindus, and Sufis at various points in history.

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