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Glorified in Death
Weekly Photo Challenge: Near and Far
This absolutely stunning piece of architecture lies in Thatta, a small town located near Karachi, Pakistan. For me, catching a glimpse of this corridor, echoing with the footsteps of people past, is this week’s theme personified. Hope you enjoy it!
Blast From The Past – A Road-trip to Thatta and Bhambhore
Thatta, a UNESCO World Heritage site, is located about 150 km from Karachi, Pakistan and is home to one of the oldest/largest graveyards in the world, with tombs dating back to the 14th century. A friend’s family generously took me there last Sunday and it was refreshing to soak in some history (never a favorite subject in school). On our way back, we stopped at a dig-site which goes by the name of Bhambore, home to a 2nd century BC civilization. Presented here are a few shots that I took there as well as along the way. Hope you like them!
More photos at A Historic Road-trip to Thatta (reblogged).
A Historic Road-trip to Thatta
Thatta, a UNESCO World Heritage site, is located about 150 km from Karachi, Pakistan and is home to one of the oldest/largest necropolis in the world, with tombs dating back to the 14th century. A friend’s family generously took me there last Sunday and it was refreshing to soak in some history (never a favorite subject in school). On our way back, we stopped at a dig-site which goes by the name of Bhambore, home to a 2nd century BC civilization. Presented here are a few shots that I took there as well as along the way. Hope you like them!