On 20 March 2012, documentation work was initiated
On 8 February 2012, a Memorandum of Understanding was signed between Ar. Yasmeen Lari, CEO, Heritage Foundation and Mr. Aziz Uqaili, Secretary, Department of Culture, Government of Sindh in the presence of Hon. Sassui Palejo, Minister for Culture, Government of Sindh.
Objectives of the MoU
• Conservation of Tomb of Samma Noble I.
• Identify other monuments at risk.
• Take joint decisions and develop joint approaches for conservation.
• Training of personnel of Directorate of Archaeology.
• Further joint efforts for promoting and sustaining Makli necropolis.
• Foster eco-cultural sustainable tourism for poverty alleviation.
• Bring out joint publications.
Responsibility of Department of Culture
• Provide accommodation for Documentation Centre at Makli.
• Refurbishment of Archaeological Bungalow.
• Establish Artisans Workshopsfor (glazed tiles), Brick Making, Lime Preparation.
• Define Limits of Necropolis and Topographical Survey through Endowment Fund Trust.
• Set up Epigraphic Museum at Makli.
Responsibility of Heritage Foundation
• Undertake Work on Tomb of Samma Noble I.
• Geo-technical & Structural Studies.
• Physical Survey & Drawings.
• Implement Conservation Work.
• Capacity building of personnel of Department of Archaeology.
• Training programs for artisans including Women.
• Review workshop on conclusion of Work.
• Maintain & provide conservation record.