Tombs at Uch Sharif near Bahawalpur Pakistan

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The three mausolea at Uch Sharif date from the late 15th century In the centre is the tomb of Bibi Jawandi flanked by those of Baha ul Halim and Ustad Nuria The blue glazed tilework shows a marked mughal influence It is believed that Uch was one of the several Alexandrias set up by Alexander the Great during his expeditions into central Asia Eroded by the river Chenab nearby the site was recently included in the World Monuments Watch list of 100 most endangered sites in the world

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Size: 5197px × 3400px
Location: Uch Sharif near Bahawalpur Pakistan
Photo credit: © suzanne bosman / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
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