🏛️ Mohenjo-daro
Pakistan
About This Sacred Site
Mohenjo-daro is one of the earliest major cities of the ancient Indus Valley Civilization (c. 2500–1900 BCE) and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Located in Sindh, Pakistan, the city's most striking feature is the Great Bath, a large water tank thought to have been used for ritual purification. The city's sophisticated urban planning, with its grid layout and advanced drainage system, suggests a highly organized society with complex spiritual practices. Artifacts including the 'Priest-King' and 'Dancing Girl' figurines hint at religious and ritual significance.
Key Facts
- •UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1980
- •One of the largest cities of the ancient Indus Valley Civilization (c. 2500 BCE)
- •The Great Bath is believed to have been used for ritual purification
- •Home to the famous 'Priest-King' and 'Dancing Girl' artifacts
- •The city's population may have reached 40,000 at its peak
Location
Coordinates: 27.3242, 68.1386
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