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Harappa

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An ancient archaeological site showing the remains of a granary and great hall at Harappa, an important historical location in Pakistan.

Harappa

Harappa is an old place in Punjab, Pakistan. It is near a village with the same name and close to where the Ravi River used to flow. People lived there a very long time ago, making it one of the earliest big towns.

The people of Harappa built houses from clay bricks. They grew food, made pots, and traded with faraway lands. They even had special weights to make sure trades were fair. Many interesting things have been found there, like tiny statues and seals with pictures.

Today, Harappa has a quiet village nearby and an old railway station from the time when trains were first built. People study Harappa to learn about how life was many thousands of years ago. It is very important to archaeologists and was added to the list for possible UNESCO World Heritage Sites in 2004.

Harappa was part of the Indus Valley Civilization, one of the world's first big communities. Together with another town called Mohenjo-daro, it helped us understand how people lived long before modern cities.

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Map showing the location of Pakistan in South Asia
Map showing the rivers of South Asia
Map showing important locations of the ancient Indus Valley Civilization.
Ancient Harappan terra-cotta figurines from around 2500 BCE, showcasing early toy models and votive images.
An ancient red pottery piece from the Indus Valley Civilization, decorated with intricate black and red designs.
Ancient stone carving of a male torso from the Indus Valley Civilization, showcasing early artistic skills from Harappa.
Ancient stone statuette of a male dancer from the Harappan civilization, dating back to 2400-1900 BC.

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