Harappa 2000-2001
The Early City on Mound E, a Bead and Tablet Workshop and the City Walls on Mound E. By Jonathan Mark Kenoyer and Richard H. Meadow.
|
81. Harappan walls section view Section plan of Harappan and Early Harappan (Period 2) walls on the west side of Trench 54. |
|
82. Lateral view of walls Lateral view of remnants of brick walls and massive mud brick platforms of the Harappan and Early Harappan (Kot Diji) Periods on the west side of Trench 54. Looking North. |
|
83. Section view of walls and platforms North-South section plan of Harappan (Period 3) and Early Harappan (Period 2) wall remnants and mud brick platforms on the west side of Trench 54. |
|
84. Excavations overview Overview of the excavations showing the Harappan (Period 3) and Early Harappan (Period 2) walls on the west side of Trench 54. North is to the right. |
|
85. Harappan and early Harappan walls Top plan view of Harappan (Period 3) and Early Harappan (Period 2) walls on the west side of Trench 54. |
|
86. Trench 57 excavations Excavations of Trench 57, on the west side of Mound E, during 2000 revealed large mud brick platforms or walls with remnants of baked brick drains just below the modern surface. Looking West. |
|
87. Brick drains Baked brick drains and possible doorways were missed by brick robbers in Trench 57 West. The massive mud brick platforms may have served as foundations for houses. |
|
88. Trench 57 excavations Overview of Trench 57 excavations that were continued in 2001 to reveal massive baked brick wall voids and additional baked brick drains. Looking West. |
|
89. Trench 57 west In Trench 57 West, excavations in 2001 revealed a large paving of backed bricks that may have been part of a courtyard or room originally bordered by massive baked brick walls. |
|
90. Trench 57 excavations Top plan view of Trench 57 excavations indicating the possible layout of the large baked brick walls that were robbed. |