Mohenjo-daro
Mohenjo-daro
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Cristinah411
Mexico City, Mexico22 contributions
Jan 2015 • Solo
A must visit place for archaeology/history lovers. The fact that is a reason itself! Archaeological Ruins at Moenjodaro built entirely of unbaked brick in the 3rd millennium B.C. – lie in the Indus valley. very interesting sites well laid by the expert archeologists. Indus civilization was probably the most advanced urban culture in the past , From the sites we can see the complete planning of the city, a separate area for Administration/ state, a rich residential area, Industrial area and an area for poor or workers. All the streets present an excellent grid system and were maintained with covered drainage , Dustbins and Market places. A day trip from Larkana is highly recommended. there is no known public transport and one govt run motel is also there. I took service of a travel agency Vertical Explorers Tour to visit there and can highly recommend them to arrange visit here as their guide was a historian himself and gave me a great insight about his historical place. One should visit from November to March, Summer would be very hot there. A must visit place.
Written July 20, 2015
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Raja_Porus_300
112 contributions
Jun 2017 • Solo
Mohenjo-daro was built in the 26th century BCE. It was one of the largest cities of the ancient Indus Valley Civilization, also known as the Harappan Civilization. It is an archaeological site in the province of Sindh, Pakistan. Built around 2500 BCE, it was one of the largest settlements of the ancient Indus Valley civilization, and one of the world's earliest major cities of the world.
Written May 18, 2018
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Ainny H
33 contributions
Mar 2018 • Friends
It is a marvelous place to visit. The people were well civilized, good management system, art of building houses with proper ventilation and day light utilization. In addition they used great baths. In short, at that bronze period, modern civilization flourished around 3000 BC at mohenjo daro. Must visit this place at dat light.
Written May 18, 2018
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Capt Ansari
Liverpool, UK500 contributions
Feb 2017 • Family
An ancient settlement in one of the most unique civilisations of the world, Indus Valley Civilisation, Mohenjo-daro is situated in Larkana District which today is in the Sindh province in modern day Pakistan. Listed as an archaeological site of immense historical significance on the UNESCO World Heritage List, this sophisticated settlement remained buried underneath thousands of years of dirt and soil until its discovery in early 1900's. This glory of the ancient world is truly a glimpse into the past at what once was the great civilisation of Indus Valley and is a true highlight and significance of the South Asian nation that not worth to be missed if you are interested in archaeology or in the history of the Indian subcontinent.
Believed to have been built in about 2,600 BCE (some 5,000 years ago) and had a population of 35,000 to 50,000 at its peak; this historical might was one of the main centres of the Indus Valley Civilisation until 1,900 BCE, the first great civilisation of the Indian Subcontinent which flourished on both banks of the mighty River Indus from the Himalayas to the Arabian Sea and spanned much of what today is Pakistan. A melting pot of traders, fishermen and farmers, Mohenjo-daro was one of the largest, most advanced and a fine thriving city of its time, with remarkably sophisticated civil engineering and urban planning. Given its impressive ruins, one can only imagines how magnificent and intelligent the Mohenjo-daro and its ancient inhabitants would have been 5,000 years ago. Located west of the mighty Indus River, the reasons for this economic hub sudden abandonment around 1,900 BCE are uncertain; one theory is that it was due to the impact of climate change which caused change in course of Indus River.
The remarkable and marvelous ruins were first discovered in 1911 and excavations started in 1922, while major excavations were carried out in the 1930s. After 1965, further excavations were banned due to fears of damage to the ruins; it is estimated that only one third of the site has been revealed thus far and some believe only 10 to 20 percent has been discovered. The site has recently threatened by erosion and, despite conservation efforts funded by both the Pakistani government and UNESCO, it is considered endangered. Some archaeologists say that it will be gone by 2030 unless there is a major new conservation initiative.
While there is an airport about 1/2 km from the site, there are only two flights per week from Karachi. We drove there. The roads were quite good with roadside restaurants/services every few miles.
When we visited we heard that there was some sort of a conference planed for the following weekend so there was a lot of maintenance work going on to the site's offices and facilities,
There were no official guide or maps so we hired some guy who approached us and told us that he had been serving there for over 10 years. Fortunately this guy was really good as he knew so much about the area.
While the areas are marked on a giant map at the entrance, the site lack information boards.
It is only because of the historic value of the site that I've given it a 5 star rating but as far as the services/amenities go, it deserves a -10. So, please be prepared. Take your own water, soft drinks, munchies and any information or maps that you can get.
Believed to have been built in about 2,600 BCE (some 5,000 years ago) and had a population of 35,000 to 50,000 at its peak; this historical might was one of the main centres of the Indus Valley Civilisation until 1,900 BCE, the first great civilisation of the Indian Subcontinent which flourished on both banks of the mighty River Indus from the Himalayas to the Arabian Sea and spanned much of what today is Pakistan. A melting pot of traders, fishermen and farmers, Mohenjo-daro was one of the largest, most advanced and a fine thriving city of its time, with remarkably sophisticated civil engineering and urban planning. Given its impressive ruins, one can only imagines how magnificent and intelligent the Mohenjo-daro and its ancient inhabitants would have been 5,000 years ago. Located west of the mighty Indus River, the reasons for this economic hub sudden abandonment around 1,900 BCE are uncertain; one theory is that it was due to the impact of climate change which caused change in course of Indus River.
The remarkable and marvelous ruins were first discovered in 1911 and excavations started in 1922, while major excavations were carried out in the 1930s. After 1965, further excavations were banned due to fears of damage to the ruins; it is estimated that only one third of the site has been revealed thus far and some believe only 10 to 20 percent has been discovered. The site has recently threatened by erosion and, despite conservation efforts funded by both the Pakistani government and UNESCO, it is considered endangered. Some archaeologists say that it will be gone by 2030 unless there is a major new conservation initiative.
While there is an airport about 1/2 km from the site, there are only two flights per week from Karachi. We drove there. The roads were quite good with roadside restaurants/services every few miles.
When we visited we heard that there was some sort of a conference planed for the following weekend so there was a lot of maintenance work going on to the site's offices and facilities,
There were no official guide or maps so we hired some guy who approached us and told us that he had been serving there for over 10 years. Fortunately this guy was really good as he knew so much about the area.
While the areas are marked on a giant map at the entrance, the site lack information boards.
It is only because of the historic value of the site that I've given it a 5 star rating but as far as the services/amenities go, it deserves a -10. So, please be prepared. Take your own water, soft drinks, munchies and any information or maps that you can get.
Written March 13, 2017
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Dirk W
Alexandra Headland, Australia10,147 contributions
Nov 2017 • Friends
Here is tangible proof of the second oldest civilization in the world, the Indus Valley Civilization. Lots of evidence show its degree of sophistication, with streets, drainage and artifacts. It is a large site and what we can see is obviously only a small part that has been excavated. When we were there, there was not a single tourist, which makes the site super picturesque. There is hardly any information to explain what you're looking at ; to make this site truly interesting, major improvements are needed. Also, there clearly is little or no security ; people are clambering all over the ruins in full view of "guards". Visit before it all disappears !
Written December 4, 2017
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Ikram Metla
33 contributions
Oct 2017 • Friends
One of the oldest civilization from indus vally is none other than MohenjoDaro,
One must visit to know that human intelligence was far more superior than existing today.
One must visit to know that human intelligence was far more superior than existing today.
Written June 12, 2018
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Asif C
16 contributions
Dec 2015 • Family
This is the 5000 year old indus valley civilization.you have to hire taxy from larkana to moen jo daro.Buy your food from the larkana city.Restaurant is available at the site but rates matter.The best time of the year to visit site is spring and winter as summer is so hot you will exhaust without enjoying.The River Indus adjacent to site also to be visit as is at a walking distance.
Written December 27, 2015
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simmiali
Lahore, Pakistan13 contributions
May 2018
A must visit place. Although the ruins are not in a very good condition but it is a must experience to be standing in one of the oldest towns on earth
Written May 18, 2018
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Nusrat H
1 contribution
Apr 2018 • Business
Al Manar hotel is very nice sajed housekeeping is good boy hot work al manar grand is very nice hotel lokeshan is very neyar metro station my room number is 704 thanks for Al manar team inshalla i cam back in al manar grand hotel
Written April 12, 2018
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Shereen M
Lahore, Pakistan422 contributions
Dec 2014 • Friends
Amazing sight, 5000 years of civilization and perfect town planning. One is amazed at its wastness and how well it has stood the test of time even though everyday little by little it is being destroyed by visitors and undisciplined school children who run and climb all over the stupa with the guards just watching on. The locals have no value for this heritage and couldn't give a hoot for it. So sad and heart breaking that this treasure will probably not exist in another 20 years. The Government has no interest, politicians use the place as they wish to hold festivals on this sacred place. Corrupt officials have eaten up all the funds given for its improvement..there is NO BOUNDARY wall to protect it from outsiders. no signage, no directions, this is a place which is a mecca for heritage lovers and should be flooded with visitors, but that is not so.. So lucky to have visited the place in time. May go back again soon
Written December 25, 2014
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Caro Fuentealba
Santiago, Chile
Hi, I will be in Jaisalmer...what would be the best rout to take to get to Mohenjo Daro from there?
Written October 23, 2019
Jaisalmer is in India while Mohenjodaro is in Pakistan. You will need visa to cross borders.
Written November 23, 2019
Please let me know , how can we from india visit this ancient site of Mohen jodaro
Written February 13, 2018
I am not too sure about this. But i think there might be some in the museum. Though generally speaking, the availability of bathrooms is limited in Pakistan.
Written December 29, 2017
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