Wells and walls, DK-G Area
This general view of DK-G area shows multiple walls built at different time and two wells that were used up until the last phase of occupation.
Slides on the archaeology and excavation of ancient Indus Valley sites including Harappa by Jonathan Mark Kenoyer of the University of Wisconsin, Madison.
Bull figurine
Terra cotta figurine of a bull from Harappa without a hump. There may have been many species of bulls used in different parts of the Indus valley.
Mohenjo-daro, Sindh farmers
Local farmers near Mohenjo-daro breed bulls for racing with small carts. This pair has just won a race.
Looking down inside two rooms, DK-G area, near chief's house
This view into two small rooms shows tapered walls that were built to support a second floor. Later rooms were built directly on top of these walls because they provided a strong foundation.
Ram figurine
Terra cotta ram figurine from Harappa. Such figurines may represent sacrificial animals used in specific annual rituals.
Harappa Archaeological Research Project.
Remodeled walls, DK-G area
As houses were built on top of earlier structures, the windows and doorways were blocked up. Notice the changing alignments as the walls were remodeled.
Sheep
Throughout Pakistan and India, special breeds of sheep are raised for sacrifice during religious festivals such as Qurbani Eid.
Large Courtyard with mud brick filling, DK-G Area
This large room or courtyard was filled with a solid mud brick platform that was almost entirely excavated to investigate the underlying room.
Indus Dog Figurine
Figurine of begging dog with upraised front paws and wearing a beaded collar. The back legs have been shaped into a stand. Hand formed with applique ornaments and eyes.
Material: terra cotta
Dimensions: 7.1 cm height, 3.7 cm length, 2.9 cm width
Conservation and Remodeling, DK-G Area
Many of the original walls and features of the ancient buildings in DK-G area have been rebuilt and modified through conservation.