MAUL, Mohzar Qala (Cave of)
(Kohistān District - PK)
35.000000,73.500000
35.000000,73.500000
Description
An apparently natural cave sacred to Maul, the earth quaker, situated at a distance of about 6 km from Mohzarkhala, beyond Drohu village in western Huzara (Hazara), Indus Kohistan, Northern Areas): About four miles further on, it is said, that there were two other caves since become inaccessible, dedicated to –>Hersh and Maul (GARDINER, A 1853: 385). Compare the caves of –>Hersh and –>Moh and Mabun.
History
EXPLORATION HISTORY: 1853 (before): GARDINER, A (1853: 385) was told of a cave sacred to Maul.
Caves nearby
| Distance (km) | Name | Length (m) | Depth (m) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | MOHZAR QALA | ||
| 0.0 | SHEH OR SEH, Mohzar Qala (Cave of) | ||
| 0.0 | ZHEI, Mohzar Qala (Cave of) | ||
| 0.0 | HERSH, Mohzarkhala (Cave of) | ||
| 25.9 | Jamal Badar (Cave of) | ||
| 50.4 | KALAN ROCK CAVES | ||
| 107.6 | RAKHIOT PEAK (Cave on the) | ||
| 118.5 | KARGAH (Mountford 1969) (Caves in the) | ||
| 121.7 | KALAPANI NALA (Cave in the) |