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Haryana declares 2 Harappan civilisation spots as protected archaeological sites • Mar. 31, 2025, 6:51 PM ET (The Indian Express)

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Also Known As Harappān civilization • Indus valley civilization

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Map showing important sites in the history of the ancient Indus civilization, including cities and agricultural sites, along with the locations of modern-day cities.
Harappa ruins
Mohenjo-daro
Indus statue
Indus civilization: seals
Indus civilization: cooking pots
Mohenjo-daro ruins
steatite seal
steatite seal
Language, architecture, and culture in the Indus River basin
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Sir John Hubert Marshall
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