By Hina Haroon Culture and heritage sites have played an important role since the beginning of mankind. They hold significance within societies and serve
Lahore
May 16, 2021
Punjab government has taken several significant initiatives for the development and preservation of the archaeological sites of Harappa.
Indus Valley Civilisation also known as Harappan Civilisation is the ancient archaeological site in Pakistan which is known to be the center of earliest urban culture in Indian sub-continent.
The archaeological site of Harappa is in west of Sahiwal district of Punjab province. It is also known as the mother site of Indus Valley Civilisation. Nowadays, the modern town of Harappa with a small number of inhabitants is located near the ruins of ancient city.
The origin of Harappan Civilisation dates back to 6000 BC. The Indus Valley Civilisation mainly consists of two major urban centers i.e., Mohenjo-Daro and Harappa, which are now located in the provinces of Sindh and Punjab respectively. Besides, more than four hundred sites of the Indus Valley Civilisation have been discovered so far. The approximate dates of this Civilisat