Mohenjo-Daro

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The Mojenjo-daro civilization lived in what today is Pakistan. It was in its prime from about 2500-1900 BCE. The archeological evidence of municipal organization, trade, and the arts is fascinating.  

Part of what remains of the city.http://science.nationalgeographic.com/science/archaeology/mohenjo-daro/

A terra-cotta human mask puppet dating to 2700-2200 BCE.

http://nationalmuseumindia.gov.in/prodCollections.asp?pid=37&id=1&lk=dp1

A die and game piece. A recent archaeology study from a Swedish university found about one out of every ten objects found in Mohenjo-daro is play-related.

http://www.pasthorizonspr.com/index.php/archives/02/2011/almost-every-tenth-find-from-mohenjo-daro-is-play-related

Mohenjo-daroan chess pieces.

http://www.pasthorizonspr.com/index.php/archives/02/2011/almost-every-tenth-find-from-mohenjo-daro-is-play-related

The 6.9 inch tall soapstone sculpture known as the "Priest-King," although there is no evidence that Mohenjo-daro had ruling monarchs or priests.

http://www.gopakistan.no/cityplace/mohenjodaro-8

This bronze figure is 4.3 inches high, approximately 4500 years old, and known as the "Indus Dancing Girl." One of most recognizable pieces from Mohenjo-daro, the Dancing Girl indicates both advancements in metal work technology and in the performing arts.

http://nationalmuseumindia.gov.in/prodCollections.asp?pid=44&id=1&lk=dp1

Depicting a seated figure of Shiva in the form of Lord of the Animals, fittingly surrounded by various creatures, this steatite seal was most likely used in trade or for religious purposes.

http://nationalmuseumindia.gov.in/prodCollections.asp?pid=42&id=1&lk=dp1

Terracotta figures of mother goddesses from 3000-2000 BCE. The style of these figurines has been referred to as "timeless" as the basic themes in these figures compared to others from other times remain somewhat the same over time.

http://www.britishmuseum.org/explore/highlights/highlight_objects/asia/t/three_terracotta_figures_of_mo.aspx

These seals from about 2600 to 1900 BC provide information on the Indus' developing governmental systems. Featuring intricate images of humans and animals as well as pictographic script, the exact nature of the message of these seals remains a mystery due to the cryptic script, though it's plausible they speak to the supernatural.

http://www.britishmuseum.org/explore/highlights/highlight_objects/asia/s/indus_seal.aspx

This balance from around 2500 BCE is indicative of the rather advanced trade practices of Mohenjo-daro.

http://nationalmuseumindia.gov.in/prodCollections.asp?pid=41&id=1&lk=dp1

Sculpture of a mouflon sheep. The 11 inch tall scupture features an unbroken outline and broad masses, characteristics of the Harappan period it is from.

http://www.metmuseum.org/toah/works-of-art/1978.58