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    Uch (Punjabi: اچ; Urdu: اوچ), frequently referred to as Uch Sharīf (Punjabi: اچ شریف; Urdu: اوچ شریف; "Noble Uch"), is a historic city in the southern part of Pakistan's Punjab province.

  2. Uch Power Plant is a combined cycle power plant, located in Dera Murad Jamali, Nasirabad District, Baluchistan, Pakistan. It has three GE frame 9E gas turbines, three Deltak HRSGs and one GE steam turbine which can generate an output of 560 MW. [2]

  3. The Uch Monument Complex testifies to Pakistan’s Islamic legacy; the mosques, graves, and mausoleums’ preservation allow visitors to the site to appreciate the delicate beauty, historic significance, and symbolic power of these architectural treasures.

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  4. Explore the ancient wonders of Uch Sharif, Pakistan, with our comprehensive travel guide. Discover its rich history, stunning architecture, and cultural significance.

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    The site is located in the south-west corner of Uch, a historical city founded by Alexander the Great, in the Bahawalpr state and Punjab province of Pakistan.Uch, locally known as Uch Sharif, is known as the home of the "shrine culture" because of its cultural significance and the presence of several monuments and shrines.

    Built of glazed bricks on an octagonal base with turrets on each of its eight corners, the tomb of Bibi Jawindi is considered one of the most ornate monuments in Uch. The exterior of the building has three tiers with the top one supporting a dome, while the interior is circular due to thick angled walls rising up two stories. Both the interior and ...

    The site was submitted by the Department of Archaeology and Museums Pakistan in January 2004 to be inducted in the World Heritage Sites along with four other monuments in the region. These monuments are the Shrine of Baha'al-Halim, Tomb of Ustead (the architect), Shrine of Jalaluddin Bukhari, and the Mosque of Jalaluddin Bukhari. The site was submi...

    Over the centuries, the tomb has badly disintegrated as a result of environmental conditions, and during torrential floods in 1817 half of the structure was washed away. Only half of the structure remains today. In 1999, the Conservation and Rehabilitation Center of Pakistan invited international bodies and city officials to work on the conservatio...

    A view of the graves in the tomb enclosure with surrounding vegetation
    Close up view of the mosaic tiles decorating the mausoleum
    Side view of the tomb showing only half the structure is still standing
    Tomb of Bibi Jawindi, 2013
  5. Aug 6, 2024 · Nestled in the heart of the mesmerising province of Punjab, Pakistan, lies a hidden treasure steeped in history, mystique, and architectural splendour. Uch Sharif, a small town with a colossal historical significance, invites travellers on a journey back in time.

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  7. Situated 50 km west of Bahawalpur, Uch Sharif is one of the most ancient towns. It’s famous for its beautiful ruins and tombs ornamented with blue mosaic, and other embellishments. Among these tombs, the 15th century octagonal tomb of Bibi Jawindi is the best-known monument.