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History of Balochistan Some
Of The Distinctive Features of Balochistan
Balochistan is the cradle of
9000 years old Mehrgarh
civilization. In other words, Mehrgarh is the "IMAM" of
civilization in the whole world. Balochistan
is the cradle of 9000 years
old Mehrgarh civilization. In other words, Mehrgarh is the "IMAM"
of civilization in the whole world. .
Domestication of animal took place for the first time in the human history
at Mehrgarh in Balochistan. Cultivation
of plants took place for the first time in human history, at Mehrgarh. Human
settlement pattern at Mehrgarh was unparallel and unique, inaugurating the
distinct shift from hunting/gathering to settled life, for the first time in
human history.
Balochitherium,
a huge animal
weighing about 30 tons was found 26 millions years ago in Balochistan.
It was the largest mammal of the rhinoceros family, in the whole world. About
2500 years
back perfume was exported
from Naal Balochistan to Syria and Iraq. The
rear geological wonder of welded earth's
plates resulting from continental adjustments, leads through
Chaman to Arabian Sea. It is known as "Chaman Fault". The other
one is at San Andrea's, near San Francesco. A
good portion of Alexander's trail (325 B.C) passes through Balochistan,
mainly along the coast, is a great safari attraction and valued for.
cultural tourism. All these and many more tangible as well as intangible masterpieces of cultural heritage adequately enriches the national canvas.
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