Famous places of Thatta for tourists to visit

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   Famous places to visit in Thatta, Pakistan:
   • Chaukani are 15 - 18th century tombs scattered on a large area. Each tomb is unique in it design and motifs. Rich carved sandstone depicting the relation of the local tribes with the neighboring Iran, central Asia and Turkey.
   • Banbhore is an archeological site of Daibal excavated in 1962, is the site where Alexander the great established a town in 325 BC and then the first Muslim conqueror in South East Asia came in 711 AD.It is Beautiful site with a small museum.
   • Jamia Masjid is built by the Moghal Emperor Shah Jehan who also built Taj Mahal.
   • Makli Tombs (15th - 17th centuries), a vast necropolis spread over 15.5 km², depicting exquisite specimens of architecture, stone carvings and glazed tile decorations.
   • Haleji Lake is a famous bird sanctuary
   • Keenjhar Lake is located 24 kms from Thatta is the biggest man-made lake of the country. The place has been developed into a resort with boating & fishing facilities.
   • Sunway Lagoon Water park is located 20kms from Thatta, on the way to Karachi.

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