The Mystery of the Gondrani Caves the House of Spirits
The Mystery of the Gondrani Caves
the House of Spirits
Home to a Great Spirit Despite the true history of the caves Gondrani Cave also known as the Lasbela Caves is a mysterious archaeological site in Balochistan Pakistan Known as Gondrani or Shehr-e-Rogan it contains hundreds of chambers carved into the mountain It is an archaeological site in Balochistan Pakistan There were approximately 1,500 caves but only 500 remain Legend has it that demons and evil spirits inhabiting the mountain torment and suck the blood of the Gondrani people Her burial site is a well-known local shrine A pious woman expelled the demons from the city and lived there until her death Legend of Demons and Evil Spirits Inhabiting the Mountain
Gondrani Caves of the Buddhist Empire / 8th centuryimage credit : Destinations Unlimited
These caves are in a state of disrepair and are slowly eroding Undecipherable symbolism and mysteries surround their origins and precise history. Many of the original structures have been eroded by time and weather Gondrani consists of numerous caves carved into the limestone mountain Some caves have balconies and chambers Historically the Gondrani Caves are believed to have once contained small chambers with fireplaces and niches for lamps This includes balconies or terraces in front of houses Buddhists believe Gondrani Cave was built in the 7th or 8th century Historically the caves are located about 20 kilometers north of the ancient city of Bela and are renowned for their cave dwellings carved into the mountainside
A large Buddhist kingdom once existed in this area about 20 kilometers north of the ancient city of Bela in the Lhasa Bela district of Balochistan Pakistan The exact purpose of these caves remains unclear Conservation efforts to protect the area are underway due to inaccessibility and a lack of knowledge about the archaeological site The caves are carved into the hard rounded rock at multiple levels and are connected by walkways Gondrani Cave is also known by various evocative names including Las Bela Cave City Gondrani Cave Dwellings House of the Spirits and Mygondrani This archaeological site is renowned for its unique character
