Nikoderian Tombs
| Location | Nag, Kharan District and Panjgur, Panjgur District, Balochistan, Pakistan |
|---|---|
| Type | Towers of Silence |
| History | |
| Founded | 800 AD |
Nikoderian Tombs, also known as Mashkel Tombs, are Towers of Silence located in Balochistan, Pakistan. These are ancient burial grounds of the Zoroastrians dating back to 800 AD. The present day site is an archaeological site spread between the towns of Nag (in Kharan District) and Panjgur (in Panjgur District). The towers were made of burnt bricks and are adorned with various human, animal and mythological figures.[1]
References
[edit]- ^ "Balochistan Conservation Strategy" (PDF). IUCN. p. 228. Archived from the original (PDF) on 28 April 2015. Retrieved 27 May 2014.
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