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Moenjodaro is an archaeological site in Sindh, Pakistan, representing one of the largest urban settlements of the ancient Indus Valley Civilization. The city was constructed around 2500 BCE and was abandoned by 1900 BCE. It is distinguished by its sophisticated urban planning, which includes a precise grid street layout and complex covered drainage systems. Excavations have revealed notable public structures, most famously the Great Bath, a large waterproofed brick pool.
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Moenjodaro ranks #5 of 263 in the Archaeological Site ranking, behind Uruk (Warka), ahead of Chauvet Cave.
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What ancient civilization built the city of Moenjodaro?
Moenjodaro is an archaeological site in Sindh, Pakistan, that represents one of the largest urban settlements of the ancient Indus Valley Civilization. It was a major Bronze Age center built along the Indus River.
When was Moenjodaro built and abandoned?
The city was constructed around 2500 BCE and was entirely abandoned by 1900 BCE. The reasons for its abandonment remain a mystery to archaeologists, though climate change and river shifts are often cited as factors.
What makes Moenjodaro's architecture so famous?
Moenjodaro is distinguished by its highly sophisticated urban planning, which featured a strict grid layout and baked brick structures. It is most famous for having one of the world's earliest known municipal sanitation and drainage systems.
What does the name Moenjodaro mean?
The name translates to 'Mound of the Dead' in the Sindhi language, referring to the prominent ruin mounds found at the site. The actual name of the city during the Indus Valley period remains unknown, as their script is undeciphered.
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