List of cultural heritage sites in Sindh

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The Sindh province of Pakistan boasts approximately 3,000 historical sites and monuments, with 1,600 of these designated as protected under the 'Sindh Cultural Heritage (Protection) Act of 1994[1]. Meanwhile, around 1,200 sites remain unprotected.

Below is a compilation of cultural heritage sites within the province. This list encompasses two UNESCO World Heritage Sites that are inscribed, four that are on the tentative list, and four national monuments located in Sindh.

Note: If a site is recognized as protected by both federal and provincial authorities, it will be categorised under federal protection.

Protected sites[edit]

Following is the list of sites formerly protected by the Government of Pakistan.

  National Monuments, UNESCO inscribed and tentative sites

Districts: Badin to Jamshoro[edit]

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Karachi[edit]

Districts: Khairpur to Tharparkar[edit]

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Protected Heritage[edit]

The sites below are declared Protected Heritage by the Government of Sindh.

Districts: Hyderabad to Sukkur[edit]

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Karachi[edit]

The city has over 350 sites which are protected under the Provincial Act. Sites are listed under broad areas or quarters under which they are located. Some streets/roads are found in two areas. Sites located on them are found under their respective area.

Unprotected Heritage[edit]

Districts: Hyderabad to Jamshoro[edit]

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Karachi[edit]

Districts: Khairpur to Umerkot[edit]

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References[edit]

  1. Hindi: सिन्ध सांस्कृतिक रिक्थ (रक्षण) अधिनियम, १९९४

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