The excavations at Qutb Shahi Heritage Park (lat. 17o-33’’ long. 78o-1’’) were carried out under the Directorship of Dr. Brahmachari, Deputy Director, Directorate of Archaeology and Museums assisted by Mr. K.K Muhammed and other archaeologists from the Aga Khan Trust for Culture. Prior to carrying out the excavation a thorough study of various archival photographs collected from various sources, national and international, including the Department of Archaeology and Museums, Hyderabad, Alkazi Foundation and British Museum, amongst others, was done. The archival photographs were compared with present site conditions, the site contours and topography for further in-depth study and analysis.The entire area of the tomb complex was divided in to six zones as given below:
The entire area of the tomb complex was divided into six zones as given below:
The Area north of Hamam, (Summer Palace): QQT-I
The Area around Sultan Quli Qutb ul Mulk’s (1518-1543) Tomb: QQT-II
The Area around Ibrahim Quli Qutb Shah’s (1550-1580) Tomb: QQT-III
The Area around Muhammad Quli Qutb Shah’s (1580-1612) Tomb: QQT-IV
The Area around Muhammad Qutb Shah’s (1612-1626) Tomb: QQT-V
The Area around Abdullah Qutb Shah’s (1626-1672) Tomb: QQT-VI
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