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Sethi Mohalla

Sethi Mohalla

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Back to ArticlePeshawar, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
Sethi Mohallah, located in Peshawar, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan, is a historic neighborhood renowned for its beautifully preserved 19th-century mansions built by the Sethi merchant family. The area showcases intricate wooden architecture, decorative frescoes, and traditional courtyards, reflecting the rich cultural and architectural heritage of old Peshawar.
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Ornate green balcony frames upper storey of Sethi Mohalla residence
Sethi Mohalla's verdant balcony frames corner dwelling within close quarters
Layered heritage facade blends pink carved panels with green grillwork
Symmetrical arches and polychrome detailing exemplify Sethi Mohalla's craftsmanship
Ornamental arches and latticed grilles preserve Sethi Mohalla's merchant heritage
Carved stone detailing and emerald grilles mark Sethi Mohalla's prosperity
Sethi Muhalla's quiet lanes preserve merchant-era architecture and character.
Green-shuttered haveli front at Sethi Muhalla faces busy courtyard.
Intricate carved shutters and tilework exemplify Sethi Muhalla craftsmanship.
Historic Urdu inscription marks entrance to family-run establishment.
Sethi Muhalla's mosque entrance adorned for community worship and celebration.
A covered bridge connects residences within the historic mohalla cluster.
A merchant house courtyard in Sethi Mohalla, blending heritage with daily use.
A visitor views the preserved courtyard space within Sethi Mohalla's historic quarter.
Intricate wooden lattice work showcases craftsmanship in Sethi Mohalla's heritage homes.
Detailed woodcarving demonstrates the craftsmanship defining Sethi Mohalla's architectural legacy.
Multi-arched windows with carved lattice screens exemplify historic domestic design elegance.
Elaborate wooden window details reveal merchant prosperity and architectural sophistication.
Intricate carved woodwork frames arched windows in golden light.
Golden sunlight illuminates carved arches and geometric wooden panels.
Ornate green balcony frames upper storey of Sethi Mohalla residence
Sethi Mohalla's verdant balcony frames corner dwelling within close quarters
Layered heritage facade blends pink carved panels with green grillwork
Carved stone detailing and emerald grilles mark Sethi Mohalla's prosperity
Symmetrical arches and polychrome detailing exemplify Sethi Mohalla's craftsmanship
Ornamental arches and latticed grilles preserve Sethi Mohalla's merchant heritage
Sethi Muhalla's quiet lanes preserve merchant-era architecture and character.
Green-shuttered haveli front at Sethi Muhalla faces busy courtyard.
Intricate carved shutters and tilework exemplify Sethi Muhalla craftsmanship.
A covered bridge connects residences within the historic mohalla cluster.
Historic Urdu inscription marks entrance to family-run establishment.
Sethi Muhalla's mosque entrance adorned for community worship and celebration.
A merchant house courtyard in Sethi Mohalla, blending heritage with daily use.
A visitor views the preserved courtyard space within Sethi Mohalla's historic quarter.
Intricate wooden lattice work showcases craftsmanship in Sethi Mohalla's heritage homes.
Elaborate wooden window details reveal merchant prosperity and architectural sophistication.
Detailed woodcarving demonstrates the craftsmanship defining Sethi Mohalla's architectural legacy.
Multi-arched windows with carved lattice screens exemplify historic domestic design elegance.
Intricate carved woodwork frames arched windows in golden light.
Golden sunlight illuminates carved arches and geometric wooden panels.