An archaeological site located in present-day Sindh, Pakistan, and dated to c. 2500 BCE. It was one of the largest settlements in the Indus Valley Civilisation. The site contains substantial evidence of urban planning, such as regular streets, uniform building sizes, supply and drainage of water and a grain storage facility. It was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1980.
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