Harappan site
Harappa (Pakistan)
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Overview
Harappa, on the Ravi in Pakistani Punjab, was excavated by Daya Ram Sahni in 1921. As the first site found, it gave the whole civilisation its name, following the convention of naming a culture after its type-site.
Finds include a realistic red sandstone male torso. Its standard weights match those from Mohenjo-daro and Lothal almost exactly.
Geography and key facts
- On the Ravi, Punjab (Pakistan)
- Excavated 1921, Daya Ram Sahni
- Type-site of the civilisation
- Red sandstone torso
Why it matters for UPSC
Site–excavator–river matches are a perennial question.
Note for UPSC
Punjab (Pakistan); first site excavated (1921).
Harappan sites are asked with their state or river and their distinctive finds.
Asked in PYQs
No question in our Prelims bank names Harappa (Pakistan) yet.
Key facts
- Type
- Harappan site
- Coordinates
- 30.629°N, 72.864°E
From the Map Explorer data; positions are for orientation.