Civilizations of Pakistan

Pakistan is the home of great ancient civilizations. In Pakistan civilization with Mohenjo-daro(discovered in1992 in Sindh), Harappa(discovered in 1923 in the southern punjab near Sahiwal), Kot Diji(Sindh), Taxila(Punjab) and recently discovered Mehr Garh(Balochistan).

Mohenjo-daro:-

It is an archaeological site situated in the province of Sindh. Built around 2600 B.C. The city was one of the early urban settlements in the world, existing at the same time as the civilizations of ancient Egypt. The people of Mohenjo-Daro lived in mud and baked bricks buildings that had as many as three floors. Every house had bathrooms that were connected with sewers. Their drainage system was centuries ahead of their time.

Archaeologists have found many things in this town which includes jewelry and stones from far away places. The people of the Mohenjo-daro made jewelry from stones which are bring from far away places.  Archaeologists have also found evidence of musical instruments, toys and games, and pottery. The people of Mohenjo-daro were also very interesting in being clean. Because archaeologists found a evidence combs, soaps and medicines.

Harappa :-

It is an also archaeological site situated in the province of Punjab. Built around 2600-1900 B.C. It was discovered in 1923. Harappa is located about 250 kilometers from Lahore. Harappa has revealed a civilization, which was excellent in town planning and many other daily life issues. The site at Harappa was first briefly excavated by Sir Alexander Cunningham in 1872-73.

The city and streets were particularly organized. The city had many drinking water wells, and also had drainage system. Every house of the city has equipped with latrines, bathing houses and sewage drains which emptied into larger main sewage drains.

Archaeologists have found many things in this city which includes seals and jewelry. The people of Harappa were skilled artisans making beautiful objects out of bronze, gold, silver and different stones. The majority of artifacts recovered at Harappa have been that of crafted objects. Objects that were found is very beautiful as well as small in size this shows the work of their people.

These places are the heritage of Pakistan. So Pakistan government should protect that old civilization of Pakistan. This is another view of Pakistan that shows the true image of Pakistan.