Chaukhandi tombs
The Chaukhandi tombs (Urdu: چوکنڈی قبرستان; Sindhi: چوڪُنڊي) form an early Islamic cemetery situated 29 km (18 mi) east of Karachi, Sindh province of Pakistan. The tombs are notable for their elaborate sandstone carvings. The tombs are similar in style to the elaborate tombs at the Makli Necropolis near Thatta, and are built in the funerary architectural style typical of lower Sindh.
| Chaukhandi Graveyard. چوکنڈی قبرستان | |
|---|---|
Chaukhandi Necropolis | |
Location within Pakistan | |
| General information | |
| Type | Mausoleum |
| Town or city | Malir Cantonment Area, Karachi. |
| Country | Sindh, Pakistan |
| Coordinates | 24°51′50″N 67°16′17″E |
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