One of the largest city ruins of the Indus civilization, on the west bank of the Indus River. Its grid streets and the remains of its Great Bath survive, and it was inscribed as a World Heritage site in 1980.
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Mohenjo-daro Archaeological Site
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| Encyclopedia | Mohenjo-daro |
|---|---|
| Location | Pakistan Sindh |
| Type of place | Historic site or landmark |
| Map position | Approximately the actual place |
One of the largest city ruins of the Indus civilization, in the Indus River valley of Pakistan. Flourishing around 2500 BC, it was a planned city with grid streets, sewers and a great bath. Its script remains undeciphered, and it is also known for an urban legend that it was destroyed in an ancient nuclear war.