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Pir Bilawali Historical Graveyard, Matiari

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An ancient and very vast graveyard in Deh Pir Bilawali (Tapo Jamalabad), near Bhanote, has a great historical significance to its credit. The graveyard spreads over 64 acres of land covered with thick forest. One of its portions is occupied by the ancient tombs of Winjhairee Pin. The tomb of Shaikh Nooh Winjhairee in the middle of the graveyard is the monumental architectural work. The main tomb houses as many as 19 graves. The fresco patterns inside the tomb have almost faded. An old lcatcha mosque besides it, which is of course taking life's last hiccups and is likely to collapse at any stage if proper attention was not given.

There also lies yet another chamber (but rootless) of graves. This chamber of graves housing as many as 28 graves believed to be of Winjhairee Pirs is again at an advance stage of deterioration. Local people have encroached inside the ancient grave chamber and created new graves within the premises. Unfortunately like other monuments, this graveyard is also not on the notice of any of the government agency.

[Source: Matiari The Cultural Capital of Sindh by Momin Bullo]