UM Area, Massive Mud Brick Platform and Fired Brick Sizes
A large section of the mud brick platform in the UM Area was removed to be sure that it was not concealing other brick structures.
Images of and objects from the ancient Indus city of Mohenjo-daro, Sindh.
UM Area, Blocked Lane
Empty spaces and alleyways in large cities like Mohenjo-Daro were used to dispose of trash and occasional unwanted bodies.
UM Area, Unexcavated Houses
These rooms of a house are located at the edge of the area excavated by Dr. G. F. Dales in 1964 (UM Area). The room has a nodule floor fill and clearly defined fired brick walls.
Ferry boat on the Indus River near Mohenjodaro
Flat bottomed ferry boats are used even today to help travelers cross the Indus River near Mohenjo-daro.
Camels waiting to cross the Indus River near Mohenjo-daro
Although long distance travel on the Indus River is no longer feasible due to the construction of barrages and dams, local trade of firewood and other daily necessities is still moved up and down or across the river.
White Limestone Ringstone
Numerous ringstones made from white limestone have been recovered from Mohenjo-daro. Sometimes several have been found together, but none are in their original position of use.
Banded Limestone Ringstone, Mohenjodaro
This large ringstone is made of banded yellow and red-brown limestone.