Sassi Punnu Fort

Sassi Punnu Fort ( , ) is a historical site and touristic place near Turbat city in Turbat Tehsil, Kech District, Balochistan, Pakistan .
Location.
The Sassi Punnu fort is situated at a distance of from Turbat city on the Bank of Kech River.
History.
It is believed that the fort was built between 6000 and 8000 BC. It had been ruled over and possessed by uncountable kings from ancient times including Mughal, Macedonians, Arabs, Mongols or Ghaznivids. According to other accounts it is called Miri-Kalat and is related to prince Punnu a character of love tale Sassui Punhun narrated by many poets counting Shah Abdul Latif Bhitai of Sindh . Punnu was son of Jam Aali or Aari and his forefathers were rulers of this area during 12th century. The ancient archaeological site is located near the fort in which ancient graves are sited. In the graves the skeletons of humans are openly laid into graves. The fort is now on the verge of disappearance.