Mohenjodaro
Mohenjo-daro archeological site in Sindh, Pakistan. Built around 2500 BCE, it was one of the largest settlements of the ancient Indus Valley Civilization, and one of the world's earliest major urban settlements, contemporaneous with the civilizations of ancient Egypt, Mesopotamia, Crete, and Norte Chico . Mohenjo-daro was abandoned in the 19th century BCE, and was not rediscovered until the 1920s. Significant excavation has since been conducted at the site of the city, which was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1980.The site is currently threatened by erosion, carelessness and improper restoration. This is restored, enhanced and modified version of the original photo, suitable for wall decor, printing, etc.