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Indus Valley Architecture — Key Cases & Reports

Updated 7 Mar 2026

Key Cases & Reports

Mohenjo-daro Excavations (Marshall, 1922-1931)

1922-1931

Sir John Marshall's extensive excavations at Mohenjo-daro were pivotal in establishing the existence of the Indus Valley Civilization as a distinct and advanced urban culture,…

Harappa Excavations (Wheeler, 1946)

1946

Sir Mortimer Wheeler's excavations at Harappa, particularly in 1946, provided critical insights into the city's fortifications, granaries, and workmen's quarters. Wheeler's…

Dholavira Excavations (Bisht, 1990s)

1990-2005

R.S. Bisht's extensive excavations at Dholavira revealed a unique Harappan city with a distinct triple-mound layout (Citadel, Middle Town, Lower Town) and an extraordinary water…