Mound ET Gateway with corbeled drain, Harappa
Mound ET Southern Gateway excavated in 1995 with corbeled drain (3-D reconstruction and artist's conception).
Slides in full or partial color.
Petra at the level at Murda Sang
Petra at the level at Murda Sang.
The Indus River and "lower town"
After the mist has cleared, the Indus River is clearly visible from the top of the "citadel" mound. The two small rectangular huts are used to contain conservation equipment needed to maintain the site.
Sealing
Seals were used to make a sealing, or positive imprint, like this modern resin one made from the original seal. Sealings were used in ancient times for trade.
Young fisherman
Fishing usually begins early in the morning. Fisherfolk often leave well before the sun rises and return in the early afternoon.
Spiny Eels, Family Mastacembelidae
Spiny eels are relatively uncommon in the archaeological record and within the general diet of the Punjabi folk. These fish also can survive in extremely environments in soft mud with little water.
Pipal Leaf Goblet
"These balloon glasses are characteristic of the urban period [Period IV]. Most often, their decor includes either rows of caprids with an elongated body and hatching in the Iranian style of Susa II, or leaves of the pipal tree so frequent in the
Ravi phase pit cross section
The cross section of the Ravi phase pit shows multiple episodes of filling and plastering. The contents were collected for flotation, which recovered seeds of barley and wheat as well as some charred wood.
Middle Town, Dholavira
Middle town from the Castle. A deep well used for drawing water from the ground during the Harappan and Late Harappan Period.
Female figurine with a pannier headdress from Harappa
Some of the female figurines are very ornate with elaborate headdresses, chokers and/or necklaces, and decorated multiple-strand belts.