Survey and Documentation of Archaeological Sites and Mounds in District Duki, Baluchistan

Abstract

District Duki is an archaeological rich district of Balochistan Province, Pakistan. It has prodigious historical significance with various historic sites. This area is located as mineral land and agriculture region of Balochistan Province. District Duki has a large number of archaeological sites and monuments with great potential that's why this study confined to the archaeological exploration in District Duki and the surrounding areas with emphasis on documentation of the archaeological site. Unfortunately, this is an unexpected area. Many writers and historians have not done so much work and the written work on it but also nobody pay attention on the archaeological explorations. But some sites related can be easily identified there. Current research is carried out to fill this gap of study. Chapter two describes the geography and physical boundaries of the District Duki. Chapter no. three deals with the archaeological researches which have been done by researcher. In this chapter the researcher also discusses the present documented sites and monuments which were unexplored. Primary data is collected related to the sites. Chapter four deals some recommendations and suggestions are given to the preservation and conservation of the archaeological sites and monuments of District Duki. The best option to honour the history is to conserve and sustain the ancient buildings and the archaeological sites