Overview
Built around 2500 BCE beside the Indus in Sindh, Mohenjo-daro was one of the largest cities of the Bronze Age world. Its streets were laid out on a grid, many houses had their own bathing areas, and covered brick drains carried waste water away from homes.
The city is divided into a raised “citadel” mound — home to the Great Bath — and a lower town of houses and workshops. It flourished for several centuries before declining after about 1900 BCE.
What to see
- The Great Bath — a waterproofed brick pool sealed with bitumen.
- The citadel mound, crowned by a much later Buddhist stupa.
- The lower town — walk the main streets to feel the grid plan.
- The site museum — seals, pottery, weights and replicas of famous finds.
Plan your visit
Getting there, best time & where to stay
The site lies about 28 km south of Larkana in Sindh. Mohenjo-daro has a small airport nearby; most visitors travel by road from Larkana or Sukkur.
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Frequently asked questions
How old is Mohenjo-daro?
The city was built around 2500 BCE and flourished until roughly 1900 BCE, making it about 4,500 years old.
Who discovered Mohenjo-daro?
Its importance was recognised in 1922 by the Indian archaeologist R. D. Banerji, and large excavations followed under John Marshall.
Has the Indus script been deciphered?
No. Thousands of short inscriptions survive on seals and objects, but the script has not been convincingly deciphered.