Lakhan-jo-daro
Sights/Landmarks
Lakhan-jo-daro is an archeological site belonging to Indus Valley Civilization, located by Goth Nihal Khoso at Sukkur factory area. It is the fourth largest ancient city ever to be found in the Indus valley Civilization. Material cultural finds of this site indicate that it belongs to the Mature Harappan and pre Mohenjo-daro period. It covers a large area in the form of few mounds. The site is said to be very big and has hardly been 2-5% excavated.
Excavation
The site, which is located on the right bank of Indus River, was excavated recently. During 2006, archaeologists and students of Shah Abdul Latif University (SALU) did excavations in this site. Excavations were also undertaken by Prof. Muhammad Mukhtiar Kazi of University of Sindh during 1996 and 2000. Excavated by Khairpur university professors, artifacts similar to those in Mehar Garh's and valuable jewelry were found. They have also found a seal from the site which is similar to that of Mehar Garh and dates back to 7000BC; hence the actual age of the mound could be 9000 years.
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Excavation
The site, which is located on the right bank of Indus River, was excavated recently. During 2006, archaeologists and students of Shah Abdul Latif University (SALU) did excavations in this site. Excavations were also undertaken by Prof. Muhammad Mukhtiar Kazi of University of Sindh during 1996 and 2000. Excavated by Khairpur university professors, artifacts similar to those in Mehar Garh's and valuable jewelry were found. They have also found a seal from the site which is similar to that of Mehar Garh and dates back to 7000BC; hence the actual age of the mound could be 9000 years.
For more details: Lakhan-jo-daro
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