Pirak

The excavation mound rises 8 meters above ground level and extends across 12 acres of land near the Nari River, 20 kilometers south of Sibi.

French archaeologists conducted excavations between 1968 and 1974, revealing continuous settlement patterns from 1800 BCE to 800 BCE across three distinct periods.

The site contains terracotta figurines depicting horses, Bactrian camels, and human riders, along with decorated pottery featuring applique bands and fingertip patterns.

Visitors need special permissions to access the archaeological site due to its location in Balochistan, and local guidance is required for navigation.

The excavations uncovered the earliest evidence of rice, sorghum, and iron artifacts in the region, marking technological advances in agriculture and metalworking.

Location: Balochistan

GPS coordinates: 29.44370,67.84400

Latest update: May 11, 2025 07:17