states: [pakistan]
category: cultural
year: 1980
location: Sind
region: Asia and the Pacific
latitude/longitude: 27.3291666700, 68.1388888900
unesco id: 138
world heritage site: 138
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The Archaeological Ruins at Moenjodaro, a UNESCO World Heritage site in Pakistan, represent one of the best-preserved urban settlements of the ancient Indus Valley Civilization, dating back to around 2500 BCE. This remarkable site showcases advanced engineering with its sophisticated drainage systems, brick-built structures, and a well-planned grid layout, reflecting the ingenuity of its Bronze Age inhabitants. Key features include the Great Bath, a large public water tank, and the so-called Granary, offering insights into the social and economic life of this early civilization. Excavated in the 1920s, Moenjodaro remains a vital link to understanding humanity’s ancient past.