Who led the archaeological excavation that led to the discovery of Harappa and Mohenjodaro? [#1581]

Sir John Marshall, a British archaeologist, led the excavations that led to the discovery and exploration of the major Harappan sites, Harappa and Mohenjo-daro, in the early 20th century. His work played a crucial role in establishing the Indus Valley Civilization as a distinct and significant ancient civilization.

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Sir John Marshall, a British archaeologist, led the excavations that led to the discovery and exploration of the major Harappan sites, Harappa and Mohenjo-daro, in the early 20th century. His work played a crucial role in establishing the Indus Valley Civilization as a distinct and significant ancient civilization.

Mohenjo-daro

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Mohenjo-daro

Red was a very common color used in Harappan pottery. The Harappans were skilled potters who often used red clay to create their vessels. This red clay, when fired, would produce a vibrant and durable pottery.

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Red was a very common color used in Harappan pottery. The Harappans were skilled potters who often used red clay to create their vessels. This red clay, when fired, would produce a vibrant and durable pottery.

The unihorn bull is the most common animal figure found at all the Harappan sites. The unihorn bull is a mythical creature that has been described since antiquity as a beast with a single large, pointed, spiraling horn projecting from its forehead. It is depicted the highest number of times in the Indus Valley Civilisation's seals, sealings, and pottery.

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The unihorn bull is the most common animal figure found at all the Harappan sites. The unihorn bull is a mythical creature that has been described since antiquity as a beast with a single large, pointed, spiraling horn projecting from its forehead. It is depicted the highest number of times in the Indus Valley Civilisation's seals, sealings, and pottery.

Mohenjo-daro, one of the largest and most well-preserved cities of the Indus Valley Civilization, is renowned for its urban planning, granary, and the iconic bull-seal. This seal, depicting a bull with a protruding hump, is a significant artifact representing the civilization's artistic and religious beliefs.

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Mohenjo-daro, one of the largest and most well-preserved cities of the Indus Valley Civilization, is renowned for its urban planning, granary, and the iconic bull-seal. This seal, depicting a bull with a protruding hump, is a significant artifact representing the civilization's artistic and religious beliefs.

Indus River aka Sindhu. Mohenjo-daro meaning 'Mound of the Dead Men' or 'Mound of Mohan' in Sindhi; is an archaeological site in the province of Sindh, Pakistan situated at the right bank of the Indus River.

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Indus River aka Sindhu. Mohenjo-daro meaning 'Mound of the Dead Men' or 'Mound of Mohan' in Sindhi; is an archaeological site in the province of Sindh, Pakistan situated at the right bank of the Indus River.

Lothal, a significant Harappan city, was located on the banks of the Bhogava River, a tributary of the Sabarmati River in Gujarat, India.

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Lothal, a significant Harappan city, was located on the banks of the Bhogava River, a tributary of the Sabarmati River in Gujarat, India.

Utensils, jewelry, weapons, tools

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Utensils, jewelry, weapons, tools

Use of iron

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Use of iron

Lothal

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Lothal

Sir John Marshall, a British archaeologist, led the excavations that led to the discovery and exploration of the major Harappan sites, Harappa and Mohenjo-daro, in the early 20th century. His work played a crucial role in establishing the Indus Valley Civilization as a distinct and significant ancient civilization.

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Sir John Marshall, a British archaeologist, led the excavations that led to the discovery and exploration of the major Harappan sites, Harappa and Mohenjo-daro, in the early 20th century. His work played a crucial role in establishing the Indus Valley Civilization as a distinct and significant ancient civilization.