Slides by archaeologist Charles Masson- an important 19th century historical figure that contributed to the discovery of the forgotten Harappan or ancient Indus Valley civilization. He stumbled upon the ruins of Harappa and illustrated his findings in his book.
Above: View of Jelalabad [Afghanistan] from the South, Frontispiece to Narrative by Charles Masson (1842) Charles Masson was a deserter from the East India Company's Bengal Artillery. One day in 1827 he suddenly left his… >
Above: Animal on Burial Jar from Harappa "A long march preceded our arrival at Haripah, through jangal of the closest description. East of the village was an abundance of luxuriant grass, where, along with many others, I went to allow my… >
"Kalat, the capital of Balochistan, and the residence of the khan, is but a small town, seated on the eastern acclivity of a spur from the hill called Shah Mirdan. "It is in form oblong, and surrounded by a crenated wall of mud, chiefly of modera… >
Above: Gohar Basta, or Cyclopean Vestige [Baluchistan] Wood Engraving from a drawing by Charles Masson (1842) "The ziarat on the crest of Chehel Tan is one of great veneration among the Brahui tribes, and I may be excused, perhaps, for p… >
