Safa. E. Safah in Sukkur

Ayub Khan.... gave an icon to sukkur city.

Such a peaceful place

This place was awesome but not very well maintained. Such places are our National heritage but our governments are too busy in filling their coffers and thus they are not a priority. The Punjab and KP governments takes better care of their national treasure.

Peaceful and healthy environment, and river flow.

The gravesite overlooks the Lansdowne Bridge in Sukkur and has the cenotaphs built in Chaukandi/Malki-style engravings, paired with the infamous blue tiles of Sindh. The site is eroding away due to weather and lack of preservation, and most areas of the tomb lay in rubbles.The site supposedly celebrates a rather misogynistic folklore about seven female friends. The inscription outside the tomb reads the following:"SATIYAN JO ASTANSatian jo Aastan site is known as the resting place of seven pious & prestigious ladies. According to the folks these women resided here in a hill cave & veiled them secure from all males. One day they heard of a tyrant Raja who desired to see them in front of him. Feeling very sacred & feared they started praying for protection of their piousness. Suddenly the earth turned downwards & they were draped in the cave. This place gave them eternal shelter when their honour was in danger. Knowing about the folk tale the than Governor of Bakhar Mir Abul Qasim Namkeen ( 1553-83 ordered to protect the cave and decorate the adjacent area. The hillock was levelled in rectangular shape. The ground floor was distributed in seven rooms or Hujras for visitors stay & one of them was dedicated to seven sisters & kept closed. From within a 25 step stair led to the upper platform. Tradition states that on this beautiful location and peaceful surrounding when construction of a fine complex was completed Mir Abul Qasim Namkeen used to retire here in full moon nights with friends and courtiers. All those were entertained with music, mangoes & watermelons. As per his desire he was buried here after death. Hence forth it was turned in to the family grave yard of Sabzwari syeds. Except others here are 17 graves of Mir Abul Qasim family constructed from Ochre stone. Inscriptions & Quranic verses in finest Naskh script adorned these structures. The famous colourful glazed tiles were also used to enhance the aesthetic impact. Though the place was named as " Qasim khani Qabrustan " however it is more popularly known as "Satian jo Aastan".

Tomb of 7 sister totly shirk area but historical place

This place known as Satiyan jo Asthan at local level. Great style of grave construction. Amazing view of bridge from here.

An old Bridge built by British in 1890.

Good to see the view of Indus river and bridge. Boating also available.

An amazing place, you can get a clear view of the famous Rohri Railway Bridge. An historic place with dozens of graves of around 500 hundred years old. This place is also known as "Saath Saheliyan" (Seven female friends), as they believe that seven of these graves are of the seven females of the same time of the history.

Good view of Lansdowne bridge marking of route towards the site require some improvement but good place to have nice view of Indus

It is historical landmarks (A grave yard),give beautiful view of Lansdowne or Ayub Bridge.It is said that Seven Virgins are buried here. But its is Wrong, Rule of Bakhar(old name of Sukkuris here . The hraves have persian and arabic script engraved detailing the death pf buried person.

The history written on the board is fabricated. But overall great view.

Amazing floral petrren on graves it gives very fresh lookdue river in back ground

Good location; historical place. There are many stories in town. One of the story cover with picture; already shared with you. Government of sindh should more careful about historical places. They are near to wanish by time.

Worth visiting. Opens at 8:30AM.

Old , historical monuments with phenomenal view of river Indus & Ayub bridge.

Marsha Allah lovely & historical place in rohriw

Old , historical , beautifull well managed and constructed monuments , bridges and road - But need a bit if maintenance now - Loved

Excellent location with phenomenal views of river Indus & Ayub bridge.

Heighted place. Good views

Rohri, also known as Sateen Jo Aastan is the resting place for the Seven Female-friends. According to folklore these female friends resided here. These unmarried female-friends veiled themselves from all males, a practice called purdah (the practice of preventing men from seeing women), which is also referred to as sattei. But for the fear of a tyrannical rajaresulted in their disappearance, possibly in a cave in the side of a hill. Thus they became satti. It is probable that this folklore has its origins in the Hindu ritual of sati, an inhumane ritual where widows burnt themselves or were burnt on their dead husbands pyre.In reality however, this is the burial place of a ruler from Sukkur, Mir Abu Al-Qasim Namkeen (961 A.H). The tomb complex was ordered to be built by him. It was constructed in the ochre stone similar to that used in the necroplis of Makli Hill. Inscriptions and Quranic verses in the finest Naskh scriptadorn the walls and interior of these structures. Rows of hujras (rooms on the ground floorwere constructed for travellers and students. The famous blue tiles of Sindhwere used to enhance the aesthetic impact.A small mosque on the upper level and the western section is profusely embellished with blue, turquoise and white tile-work. Tradition states that when the Mir completed this fine complex, he would retire to it on full moon nights with friends and courtiers and entertain them to music, mangoes, sweets, honey and watermelons. The grand remnant of a bygone era is, unfortunately, in a state of ruin though it is a popular resort for picnickers and tourists.On one of the smaller hills that arises out of the river bank on the south has a leveled platform on which there are many carved gravestones like those on the Makli Hill at Thatta with chain ornaments and panels of Arabic quotations from the Quran. The entire space between the graves is paved and a flight of stairs leads up to the platform from the southside. Enameled tiled work is freely used on these tombs, most of which are dated 1018 to 1301 AH., that is between 1609 and 1883 AD. The principal grave is that of Mir Kasim one of the Sabzwari Shahids dated 1018 AD. This was probably the grave that sanctified the place, and the lamp post and lamp that were placed in front of it are still there; and it gives the name of Than Kasim Shah to the hill. But the name by which it is more generally known is the hill of the seven virgins.The building on the southern side of the hill is called Satbhain, which consists of a row of shallow rooms connected externally with coloured tiles. These cells are said to have been occupied by the seven female-friends. The seven Female-Friends had taken a vow of celibacy and to never look upon the face of a man. Richard Francis Burton, however, maintains that this derivation is wrong, claiming that the correct interpretation for Sati-na-jo-Than or seat of the Satis (i.e. celibate womenis seven.

Very interesting archeological site. The place has an interesting story to it and the local myth is worth exploring. The place also offers fantastic views of the Indus River and adjacent city of Sukkur. The place has a calmness to it unlike any other in the area. Its history goes back to as far as 300 years. The place is frequently visited by women who seek guidance and healing.

A historical place......on sindh river side.Very nice place for enjoy with family. Boating available..preview of Lansdown bridge....very peacful place...i recommend it to visit here and enjoy a hostorical place of seven sister.............

Good scenery at this point

Most important place.

Its a old place from Pakistan sukkar city

Good place to visit but infrastructure is badly damaged and no maintenance. If they maintain it, a treny crowd could attract. They can increase tourism in Sukkur.

Nice historical visiting place and very splendid view of Ayob barrage and Lance down barrage with sweet scenery of Indus river

Historical place and excellent art on the graves.

Famous place but not taken care of.

Vary historic.On YouTube wath detailPtvnews satian jo astano report

Historical place on the bank of river Indus. Refreshing veiws

amazing place , and nature beauty view of bridge

Famous told Story of this Historical Place, There were seven sisters living in their big house in Rohri at the bank of river Indus. From the beginning those seven sister were always doing Veil. so any male couldn’t see them, it is also said that those seven sisters were extremely beautiful. A Raja at that time came to know about their beauty and he was very crucial he ordered his people to bring those seven sisters in front of him, when those seven sisters heard they became very scared and they started to pray Allah that “we don’t want to be in the hands of that Raja we have protected our self from the eyes of any male and we are sacred from all these things help us” and suddenly the earth or that mass of land turned downward and those seven unmarried sisters died or rather disappeared. No one know how the earth turned down and suddenly those sisters disappeared when the people sent by Raja reached there they were amazed to see there was no house neither the seven sisters were present.

The most important monument of Rohri lies on one of the little hills that rise out of the Indus river bank. This is generally known as the hill of seven virgins for the building on south side called Sathain which consists of a row of 2 shallow rooms, connected by a long passage cut partly out of the rock and ornamented extremely with colour tiles.

There were seven sisters living in their big house in Rohri at the bank of river Indus. From the beginning those seven sister were always doing Parda (preventing to seen by a manso any male couldn’t see them, it is also said that those seven sisters were extremely beautiful. A Raja at that time came to know about their beauty and he was very crucial he ordered his people to bring those seven sisters in front of him, when those seven sisters heard they became very scared and they started to pray Allah that “we don’t want to be in the hands of that Raja we have protected our self from the eyes of any male and we are sacred from all these things help us” and suddenly the earth or that mass of land turned downward and those seven unmarried sisters died or rather disappeared. No one know how the earth turned down and suddenly those sisters disappeared when the people sent by Raja reached there they were amazed to see there was no house neither the seven sisters were present.

Its the heritage & historical place of Sindh, must visit if you are visiting Sukkur. Beside the River with scene of Rohri bairadge.

A historical place with some fictional stories, rich architecture and beautiful scenario of two historical bridges Lancedown bridge and Ayub Bridge built before and after partition of subcontinent for rail and road transportation, worth to visit at bank of River Indus and traditional boat ride and see Beauty and Fabulous view of Rohri and Sukkur Monuments from this place.

This place has no evidence and someone should put a detail history regarding this place, so one can know what it is actually about.Anyhow you can get good view of river and bridges.

This place is called resting place for the Seven Female-friends. According to folklore these female friends resided here. These unmarried female-friends veiled themselves from all males, a practice called purdah (the practice of preventing men from seeing women), which is also referred to as sattei. But for the fear of a tyrannical raja resulted in their disappearance, possibly in a cave in the side of a hill. Thus they became satti. It is probable that this folklore has its origins in the Hindu ritual of sati, an inhumane ritual where widows burnt themselves or were burnt on their dead husbands pyre.In reality however, this is the burial place of a ruler from Sukkur, Mir Abu Al-Qasim Namkeen (961 A.H, ). The tomb complex was ordered to be built by him. It was constructed in the ochre stone similar to that used in the necroplis of Makli Hill. Inscriptions and Quranic verses in the finest Naskh script adorn the walls and interior of these structures. Rows of hujras (rooms on the ground floorwere constructed for travellers and students. The famous blue tiles of Sindh were used to enhance the aesthetic impact.A small mosque on the upper level and the western section is profusely embellished with blue, turquoise and white tile-work. Tradition states that when the Mir completed this fine complex, he would retire to it on full moon nights with friends and courtiers and entertain them to music, mangoes, sweets, honey and watermelons. The grand remnant of a bygone era is, unfortunately, in a state of ruin though it is a popular resort for picnickers and tourists.On one of the smaller hills that arises out of the river bank on the south has a leveled platform on which there are many carved gravestones like those on the Makli Hill at Thatta with chain ornaments and panels of Arabic quotations from the Quran. The entire space between the graves is paved and a flight of stairs leads up to the platform from the southside. Enameled tiled work is freely used on these tombs, most of which are dated 1018 to 1301 AH., that is between 1609 and 1883 AD. The principal grave is that of Mir Kasim one of the Sabzwari Shahids dated 1018 AD. This was probably the grave that sanctified the place, and the lamp post and lamp that were placed in front of it are still there; and it gives the name of Than Kasim Shah to the hill. But the name by which it is more generally known is the hill of the seven virgins.The building on the southern side of the hill is called Satbhain, which consists of a row of shallow rooms connected externally with coloured tiles. These cells are said to have been occupied by the seven female-friends. The seven Female-Friends had taken a vow of celibacy and to never look upon the face of a man. Richard Francis Burton, however, maintains that this derivation is wrong, claiming that the correct interpretation for Sati-na-jo-Than or seat of the Satis (i.e. celibate womenis seven.

We can have good view for Sukkur City

Seven sisters who laid down their lives to save their honour. Governor of Sukkur Qasim Ali built their tomb in 970s decade.

Historical place very good for visiting.

Commonly known as place of seven sisters, but there is no historical evidence of these sisters. Rather it is a cemetery of a governor and his family who once ruled here. However, this place offers good views of River Indus and the Ayub Bridge

Nice place to see.. road is not proper

the graves of seven sisters famously called "Satiyan JO Asthan" believed by locals as innocent seven sisters having super natural powers`The graves are on the left bank of mighty Indus river, just near Lansdowne Bridge on Rohri side.Very prominent seven graves made of yellow stones have intricate designs on the pattern of graves in Makli cemetery(Worlds largest Necropolis near Thatta Sindh).The place is visited by man & women.There are numerous stories for which there is no authentic record but mostly hearsay type of narration.The raised construction on head side of these graves make these different from the other graves in the vicinity & area.Many ladies with diseases come here for prayers in the hope of faith healing from many areas including southern Baluchistan.The area is kept clean by the men called MUJAWERS in local language.The original graves are said to be in a cave,where we couldnt go.And men are not allowed but only women inside that cave.On the graves one can find Persian inscriptions which at least I couldnt read.

A historic site without much facilities for visiters. Do no go during night

The most important monument of Rohri lies on one of the little hills that rise out of the river Bank.This is generally known as the hill of seven virgins from the building on south side called Sathain which consists of a row of 2 shallow rooms, connected by a long passage cut partly out of the rock and ornamented extremely with colour tiles.

This is a historical place of seven sisters