Glazed tile
Blue and white.
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The Tomb of Bibi Jawindi is one of five monuments in the town of Uch Sharif, Punjab, Pakistan, on UNESCO's tentative World Heritage list, about 64 km southwest of Bahawalpur in a straight line. It dates from the 15th century. The tomb was built for the Sufi Bibi Jawindi, great-granddaughter of the famous Sufi Jahaniyan Jahangasht. It stands in the southwest corner of historic Uch, known locally as a home of «shrine culture» for its many shrines and monuments. Built of glazed brick on an octagonal base with a small turret at each of its eight corners, it rises outside in three tiers, the top one carrying a dome, and it is considered one of the most ornate monuments in Uch. The tomb's walls, banded in blue and white glazed tile, rise above sandy ground under a broad white dome, ringed by small corner turrets, the blue decoration gleaming in the sun. Visitors admire the tomb and its decoration from outside and explore Uch's nearby monuments. It holds spiritual meaning for local people, so dress modestly and be respectful of other visitors.
Blue and white.
Broad and white.
Eight corners.
Uch Sharif, Punjab, Pakistan
Modest dress.
Uch Sharif's monuments.