Panoramic view of north-west part of VS Area, from west
Photographed between 1922-27 and published in Sir John Marshall, Mohenjodaro and The Indus Civilization (1931).
The VS (Vats) excavation area at Mohenjo-daro.
Mohenjo Daro Lower Town: VS Area
VS Area is directly to the east of the citadel mound.
Mohenjo Daro Lower Town: VS Area
A view of the houses and streets in VS area, with the citadel and stupa mound in the background.
Mohenjo-daro Lower Town: VS area and Stupa View
This general view of houses in VS area shows the color of the brick walls after the use of mud brick and clay slurry for conservation.
Mohenjo-daro Lower Town: Main Street HR/VS area and stupa view
Standing in HR area and looking northwest at the juncture of Last Street (east west) and First Street (north south). VS area is seen on the other side of the street and the stupa mound rises in the background.
Dyer's Workshop, VS Area
This room in VS area was made with bricks set on edge to create a watertight floor. A small well was located in the southeast corner (top right) and circular brick depressions were set into the floor, presumably to hold pottery vessels.
Small well and platform, VS Area
Small well and platform in VS area, with HR Area in the background and VS dyer's shop across the street to the right.
Covered Drains Leading from the Dyer's Workshop, VS Area
A small drain leads from the well and finely fitted brick floor of the dyer's workshop to a covered drain at the edge of the street.