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• Mohenjo-daro was an important city of the Indus Valley Civilization.
• It flourished around 2500 BCE in the Bronze Age.
• It is located in Sindh, Pakistan, near the Indus River.
• The site is famous for its advanced urban planning, drainage system, and Great Bath.
• Mohenjo-daro means “Mound of the Dead.”

Last verified on 14-09-2026

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• The seals discovered at Mohenjo-daro show similarities with seals found in ancient Sumeria (Mesopotamia).
• These similarities provide evidence of trade and cultural contacts between the Indus Valley Civilization and Mesopotamia.
• Indus seals commonly contain animal figures and inscriptions.
• Such archaeological evidence helps establish connections between the two ancient civilizations.

Last verified on 08-09-2026

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• The culture of Sindh roots in the Indus Valley Civilization.
• It is one of the oldest civilizations in the world.
• It is dating back to 3300 BCE.

Last verified on 23-08-2026

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• Harappa was an Indus civilization urban centre.
• It lies in Punjab Province, Pakistan, on an old bank/bed of the River Ravi. 
• Harappa was the first site of the civilization to be excavated in 1921.
• The excavation team was led by Daya Ram Sahni.

Last verified on 25-06-2026