Archaeology Department
Archaeology Department – South Punjab
Preserving the cultural, historical, and archaeological heritage of South Punjab, Pakistan.
South Punjab is home to some of Pakistan’s most significant archaeological monuments, reflecting centuries of history, civilization, and cultural legacy.
About the Department
The Archaeology Department of South Punjab works under the broader framework of the Punjab Archaeology Department. Its mission is to protect, preserve, document, and promote archaeological sites and monuments located in the southern region of Punjab. These sites represent ancient civilizations, religious heritage, and historical developments across different eras.
Explore Heritage Sites
DERAWAR FORT
Derawar Fort is the largest and the most impressive architecturally sustained fortress of Cholistan. Hindu Rajput, Rai Jajja Bhatti of jaisalmar was the one who originally built a Fort on this site.
PATTAN MUNARA
The general consensus is that Pattan Munara was built during the Hakra Civilization of the Mauryan Period (250BC).The only piece of ancient architecture in the midst of these ruins is a tower which stood in the centre of four similar but smaller towers all forming a Buddhist monastery.The four towers which were joined to the central tower at its upper story existed in a dilapidated condition.At the present one story of the tower is standing but traditions assert that it has three story’s.Pattan Minara’s surrounding structure were so dilapidated that Bahadur Khan Halani ordered for them to be demolished in 1740 A.D.
Jamia Masjid Al-Sadiq
Tomb of Abu Hanifa - Uch Sharif
The Tomb of Abu Hanifa is situated in the heart of Uch Sharif city and has its significance for the people of the city and its surrounding. Its special importance line in rich ornamentation of entirely built of tile-bricks, with outer and inner facing of Kashi tiles and Kashi gola. It is therefore its a prime national responsibility to restore such cultural heritage and maintain it for present and future generations.
Regional Archaeological Directory
The South Punjab region includes multiple protected archaeological and historical sites managed under provincial heritage laws. These sites are documented, conserved, and promoted to ensure cultural continuity and public awareness.
