Ancient Kech-Makran, Balochistan: Synthesis of Previous Archaeological Fieldwork and Results of New Surveys in Shahrak and Sami, Kech Valley

Abstract

Kech-Makran remained a transmigrational route of South-Central Asia that witnessed several expeditions and migrations. In this respect, the archaeological and historical importance of Kech-Makran laid the foundation of many archaeological researches and excavations. This is a synthesis of previous archaeological fieldwork which were carried out by various archaeologists and archaeological missions to discover new avenues in the archaeological context. Similar has been applied two subtehsils—Shahrak and Sami. An archaeological survey was conducted; surface material was collected which are mostly of chalcolithic Era (Zangian Period) were surveyed. Moreover, this study has also attempted to design a better chrono-cultural sequence to the region, Kech-Makran, by keeping in view different periods of occupation unearthed in important archaeological sites i.e. Miri Qalat and Shahi Tump.