Graveyard in Malir a lost chapter of history
The graveyard spreads over an area of 100 acres.
KARACHI (Daily Dunya) - Graveyard of Baloch Kalmati tribe commonly known as ‘Tombs of Balochs’ is situated in Karachi’s Malir.
The graveyard spreads over an area of 100 acres and is located near Memon Goth in Goth Hashim Jokhio. The graveyard contains 600 paved and hundreds of unpaved graves believed to be as old as 700 years.
Research revealed that graves had been constructed on geometrical method style similar to pyramids.
Tombs are built on raised platforms in a pyramid formed with decorative stone slabs covered in relief with human and figurative designs. Most of the tombs represent family graveyards and only a few are placed under pillar canopies finished in Hindu style.
The carvings on some of the male graves show a horseman with his arms; shield, sword, bow and arrow. The carvings on women’s graves represent ornaments such as bracelets, necklaces, rings, anklets, etc. Also in case of male graves, a boss shaped projection provided at the northern end intends to hold the turban of the deceased. Verses of Quran have been written on some graves.
This national heritage is being transformed into ruins due to negligence of authorities concerned.
