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Thatta is known for its history, archeological sites and literature. Apart from Makli graveyard claimed to be one of the biggest site of deads, other historical and archaeological sites are found in the corner of Thatta. ports, forts castle, forts, monuments, shrines, mosques, and other places need more research. These are topics of anthropology, archeology and history. Soonda is one of the important historical heritages.

Little material is found in written history on Soonda. Rather there are cross references are available.

The ancient archaelogical sites of Soonda are nearer to Hyderabad, situated about 20-22 miles from Thatta-Hyderabad road. This village was respected by Muslims as a noble family of saints known as Makhdoom Ramzan Vendani,Mula Ari,MulaBayzid and Mula Abu Bakar. The common people often visit the graves of these saintly personalities.

The ancient cemetery, mosques, graves, old castles and forts are still there but in depleted condition. The graves of the Soonda are made up of yellow stones and that stone was taken from nearer mountains. At present time, these graves seem to be ruins. Sad to see the destruction of ancient places, like heritage, hundreds of pieces of Soonda are near to eradicate.

There are different carvings like riders, archers, swords and other sculptures are made on the graves which show that they are the graves of warriors. According to Archaeological Survey of India, on March 31,1919 the archaeological works were extremely impressive. These graves are at height of 8, 10 and 12 feet. The graves of women and children were decorated. There is also an umbrella like eight pools on which a dome is constructed. It contains Kashi’s color plates, in addition, this dome is depilated condition and at verge of destruction.   

The memorable Mughal Eidgah is still present on the top of the Soonda cemetery. The dome on both sides of walls is made up to 12 feet high. On the corner of cemetery inside the dome, the stairs are made to go to Eidgah.

A small Mughal mosque was built below the stairs where prayers are performed. At the backside of Eidgah, the beautiful view of River Indus is worth seeing. There are many historical and authentic books on Soonda’s importance.

Geographically Soonda is the fertile area of the best climate based on its location. There are two lakes in the history one is golden lake and the other is Keenjhar Lake. These both lakes were in the same region but now the Golden lake is mixed with the Keenjhar lake. Despite its rich history and beauty, parts of Soonda site are in a state of decay. Due to recent floods, vandalism, trash and damage to the structural integrity of some tombs, the sites need renovation and conservation efforts in recent years. It remains one of the most important landmarks in the History of Pakistan. Anyone who finds themselves in Pakistan especially the Sindh region must take the time to visit this man-made Wonders.

 

Ignored archeological Site of Soonda

 

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Thatta is a historian archeology a great civilization knowledge and  literature consequently,there is a great authenticity in the whole world.Historical archaelogical sites are found in the corner of Thatta.Thatta need research on ports,coat castle,forts,monuments,shrines,mosques,palaces,graves,and other archaelogical sites because historian artifacts in various areas of Thatta have been very narrowly written.They include Soonda ancient historical hertiage.Historical books show silence on soonda’s history.If a book is written on the authenticity of soonda  in a few lines it do not seem justice to the ancient works.

The ancient archaelogical sites of soonda are nearer to hyderabad,it is situated about 20-22 miles from Thatta-Hyderabad road.The village was respected by Muslims as a noble family of saints known as Makhdoom lived there.Names of Makhdoom Ramzan vendani,Mula Ari,Mula Bayzid and Mula Abu Bakar are well renowned for their pious living.The common people very often visited the graves of these saintly personalities situated in the graveyard.Human representation on these graves are one of the unique feature of the Tombs.The ancient cemetery,mosques,graves,old castles and forts are still significant today.The graves of the soonda graveyard are made up of Yellow stones.This stone was pulled out by the nearer mountains.At present time,the condition of these graves are extreme and the signs of most graves have been destroyed.It is sad to see the destruction of ancient places,like ancient heritage,hundreds of pieces of soonda are near to eradicate.The graves present at soonda cemetery are Chaukhandi Peer Baja Bazaar,Palechani cemetery inside keenjhar,Makli cemetery,Pir Pitto cemetery,Dargah Shah Hussain Gju and Tharri Nzgaj cemetery.

There are different carvings made on the graves of soonda graveyard like riders,archers,swords and other sculptures which shows that they are the graves of warriors and also represent  their ranks.According to Archaeological Survey of India,on 31  March,1919,the archaeological works were extremely spectacular.These graves are at height of 8,10 and 12 feet.The graves of women and children were decorated in different parts of the soonda cemetery.There is also a umbrella like eight pool on which a dome is consist.It contains Kashi’s color plates.On the door there is persian writting along with eight graves.In addition to this,the condition of this dome is extremely dangerous it is possible that this diminished dome might fall at any time.Going inside it is risky at all.Dark books are silent about the graves of people in soonda but historians have estimates that these graves are mostly of the Baloch nation.In historical refrences,soonda jhark par lakhu has written the same letter to the graveyard and golden history of Balochs,written by the Henry kings,is situated at a distance of 100 meters to the cemetry which lies from soonda.The same history is observed that the main graves of soonda’s grave are from the Baloch nation.According to Henry kings,Lashari baloch was written on one of the tomb.That is why the majority of the burried people in the soonda cemetery are of balochi tribes.It is possible that Lashari baloch fought war also with other tribes and soldiers which were killed in the war have been burried here.Soonda and jhark peopleand the people of nearer areas were in the limits of River khan.The spy-bearer had settled all the battles of the baloch tribes of thatta.In the same way,it could also be said that the tomb of these graves were from baloch nation.

The memorable Mughal Eidgah of the Mughal era is still present on the top of the soonda cemetery in a full state.It is simple festival.It owns the simple beautiful yellow stone on the prayer mat of the imams.The dome on both sides of walls are made up to 12 feet high.On the corner of cemetery inside the dome,the stairs are made to go to Mughal Eidgah.A small Mughal mosque has also been built below the stairs.It has been built again where prayers are performed.The important monuments of Mughal era are also giving more importance to the history of soonda.At the backside of Mughal Eidgah,it shows the beautiful view of River Indus.It has been a major cultural center in the past,instead of an atmosphere of health.There are many historical and authentic books on soonda’s significance.The English historian Henry king’s has closed the ancient history of soonda and jhark cemetery in his books.This book is important,authentic about the history of soonda and get more information.It is also recorded in the same book that the graves of the hundreds riders are the soonda graveyard.One of the English historian consider the soonda and the jhark mountains are composed with the stone periods.The weapons are also found near the mountain of jhark.Research on this area can lead to a long history.Mr Corner,who has been interested in the history,has also paused these principles.In Docter Nabi Baksh Khan’s book “Jhang-e-Nama”,Maulai Shehdai book “Jannat-ul-Sindh” and many others book the history of soonda can be found.

Soonda is the fertile area of the best climate based on its location.There are two lakes in the history one is Golden lake and the other is Keenjhar lake.These both lakes are in the same region.Now the Golden lake is mixed with the Keenjhar lake,now it becomes the one and the same lake.the mention of the soonda’s land is also written by the sindh’s famous historician Meer Ali sheer in his book name “Toofa-ul-karam” in 1180 AD.it is recorded in the book that the reason of the soonda city is that on this mountain there was a begger who sings a “RAAG”.This weakness was pleaded for the prayers  to fullfill the demands of the of the poors and because of this Ragh this place become famous.

Despite its rich history and vast beauty,parts of soonda site are in a state of decay.Due to recent floods,vandalism,trash and damage to the structural integrity of some Tombs,the sites is in desperate need of renovation and conservation efforts in recent years.it still remains one of the most important Landmarks in the History as well as Pakistan culture.Anyone who finds themselves in Pakistan especially the Sindh region must take the time to visit this Man-made Wonder.

                                                                 “  We Are Not Makers Of History,WE Are Made By History”

                                                                                                                                                            MARTIN LUTHER KING