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.
Images of and objects from the ancient Indus city of Mohenjo-daro, Sindh.
Painted Pottery, Mohenjo-daro [167]
Area not known
Painted Pottery, red slip with black painted design. 1 [top left] 2 3 4 5 6 7 [bottom right] on back
No. 167
Pottery Sherds, Mohenjo-daro [145]
Area not known
Pottery sherds illustrating different types of surface decoration. One sherd of a distinctive Indus bowl has a molded Indus script on the exterior of the base.
Chief's House, DK-G Area
The original walls in a large building complex referred to as the Chief's house have been repaired and conserved. This view shows some reconstructed ground floor rooms and steps leading to a second story room.
Chief's House, DK-G Area
The original walls in a large building complex referred to as the Chief's house have been repaired and conserved. This view shows part of a large courtyard and the top of a well on the left.
Mohenjo-daro Bricks with Human and Animal Footprints [94]
Area not known
Brick making was important for Indus cities and the production of bricks may have taken place in areas outside the city as well as near to habitation areas.
Narrow Lane, DK-G Area
Oxcarts could not reach many of the urban neighborhoods. Pack animals and pedestrians could have used this narrow lane.
Fallen Fired Brick on Mound, Mohenjo-daro [45]
Area not known
This photo shows the excavation of an area with around 17 courses of fallen fired brick eroding off the edge of the mound.
No. 45
Blocked Street to the east of First Street, DK-G Area
The excavations of DK-G area focused only on the section to the west of First Street.
Monkey figurine
Triple monkey figurine amulet with hole in center. This miniature carved faience bead or pin ornament shows three monkeys in tight embrace with amused expressions on their faces. Possibly placed on a stick or cord. Possibly molded and carved.