Harappa

Harappa, Punjab ancient Indus civilization excavations, figurines, seals and other objects.

Mound AB Map

A close view of Mound AB at Harappa from Madho Sarop Vats, Excavations at Harappa, Delhi, 1940, pp. 17, published some 16 years after Sahni's excavations here during the 1924-24 season. Excerpts from Vats' description of the the mound are available

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Steatite bead necklace

Fragments of a steatite bead necklace recovered from the floor of a house dating to the Ravi Phase (circa 3100 BCE, see 9). The beads have been fired and glazed.

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An interior area in the southeast part of the "granary"

After clearing an interior area in the southeast part of the "granary", it became evident that the inner baked brick wall of the original structure had been dismantled by the ancient Harappans before they filled in the resulting void and built the

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Mound AB Naugaza Mound

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"In the northern portion of this mound, Rai Bahadur Daya Ram Sahni excavated a considerable area (B) in the years 1920-21, 1923-24 and 1924-25. He began by sinking a trial trench 55 ft. long by 20 ft.

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Unexcavated Debris, Harappa

More unexcavated pottery sherds and debris at Harappa.

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Tablet with inscription

Twisted terra cotta tablet (H2000-4441/2102-464) with a mold-made inscription and narrative motif from the Trench 54 area.

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Male figurine with hair swept forward from Harappa

In addition to different postures, male figurines also exhibit a variety of hairstyles. Both male and female figurines may have hair swept around the top of the head, to the side or to the front.

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Harappa Mound AB Perpendicular Cutting

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"A second trench was started in the western portion of this mound, but I was so completely bewildered by the enormous accumulations of earth that had to be cleared away that it appeared futile to continue it at the present stage." At this point Sahni

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Kot Diji phase kilns

Excavations in 1996 revealed two Period 2 small kilns for making figurines and bangles, as well as preserved floors with Kot Diji style pottery, beads, and figurines

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Giant Ringstones, Harappa

These giant ringstones are similar to ones found in Mohenjo-daro and Dholavira. Local legend claims they were the rings of a giant 17th century saint (Baba Nur Shah) who is buried on Mound AB.

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