Mohenjo-daro, Sindh
This view shows the high western mound made up of a massive mud brick platform and brick houses of the Harappan period ( 2600 to 1900 B.
Slides on the archaeology and excavation of ancient Indus Valley sites including Harappa by Jonathan Mark Kenoyer of the University of Wisconsin, Madison.
Farmlands to the west of Mohenjo-daro
West of the "citadel" mound are lush farmlands watered by modern irrigation channels. A levee protecting the site from annual floods divides the irrigated land from the salt encrusted sediments surrounding the ancient site.
"Great Bath" Mohenjo-Daro
The "great bath" is without doubt the earliest public water tank in the ancient world. The tank itself measures approximately 12 meters north-south and 7 meters wide, with a maximum depth of 2.4 meters.
Northeastern sector of Mohenjo-daro: DK-G area north
The northeastern sector of Mohenjo-daro was excavated by K. N. Dikshit and designated DK-G area.
"Great Bath" Mohenjo-Daro
A general view of the "Great Bath" and adjoining rooms.
Northeastern sector of Mohenjo-daro: DK-G area south
The northeastern sector of Mohenjo-daro was excavated by K. N. Dikshit and designated DK-G area.
Street, Mohenjo-daro
At Mohenjo-daro narrow streets and alleyways branch off of the major streets, leading into more private neighborhoods. Many of the brick houses were two stories high, with thick walls and high ceilings to keep the rooms cool in the hot summer months.
Mohenjo Daro Lower Town: VS Area
VS Area is directly to the east of the citadel mound.
Well, Mohenjo-daro
Private wells were rebuilt over many generations to serve the needs of a large household or neighborhood. This well in DK G area at Mohenjo-daro stands like a chimney because all of the surrounding earth has been removed by excavation.
Mohenjo Daro Lower Town: HR Area
HR Area is located southeast of the citadel mound. Large areas of the mound have not yet been excavated and are covered with eroding brick structures and pottery.