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Modern views of ancient Indus Valley sites.

Boat being hauled ashore

Every morning many boats are hauled down into the water with help from other fishermen waiting to get to their boats. This is an extremely cooperative move by all the fisherfolk within the village. Every evening these boats are hauled back up.

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Kids in Mohenjo-daro

These two local boys decided to hang out in the ancient city after delivering a pot of milk to their father who is one of the site watchmen. The distinctive decorated hat worn by the older boy is worn throughout Sindh province in Pakistan.

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Himalaya mountains

Nanga Parbat and numerous other glacier draped mountains of the Himalaya, Karakorum and Hindu Kush provide a continuous source of water for the Indus and its tributaries.

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Fishing boat

Traditionally, boats used a lateen (triangular) sail. However, now the primarily means of locomotion is the side-mounted motor-propeller system.

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Chitral Valley

The aromatic cedar or deodar growing in Chitral valley is still used to make houses and coffins, following a tradition that dates back to the first Indus cities.

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Fishing in Hawkes Bay Forward

Long gill nets of various sizes and configurations are set in areas along the coast. The type of net and the fishing grounds vary in accordance to season and type of fish that is being caught.

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Young fisherman

Fishing usually begins early in the morning. Fisherfolk often leave well before the sun rises and return in the early afternoon.

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Drawing nets

Nets are drawn up by hand along the side of the boat. It is very strenuous and tiring work that can take up to 60 to 90 minutes per net.

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Sting Ray being pulled aboard

Fish, like this large sting ray, are pulled on board and then removed from the nets. Prior to removing the sting rays, the stinger had to be snapped off. Otherwise, the flailing tail could impale unlucky fishermen.

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Fortress of Rakhia Kot, Kanrach Valley

Fortress of Rakhia Kot, Kanrach Valley.

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Boat being hauled ashore

Kids in Mohenjo-daro

Himalaya mountains

Fishing boat

Chitral Valley

Fishing in Hawkes Bay Forward

Young fisherman

Drawing nets

Sting Ray being pulled aboard

Fortress of Rakhia Kot, Kanrach Valley

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