essay

Harappa excavations 1993: the city wall and inscribed materials

Suomalainen Tiedeakatemia2 • Published In 1994 • Pages: 451-470

By: Meadow, Richard H., Kenoyer, Mark Jonathan.

Abstract
This document summarizes architectural finds (including construction episodes, and streets within and outside of the walls), inscribed objects, and other unique artifacts excavated in the southeastern section of Harappa. The research goal was to clarify the development of urbanism at Harappa and how the city’s function may have changed over time.
Subjects
Settlement patterns
Archaeological excavation methods
Public structures
Streets and traffic
Refuse disposal and sanitary facilities
Property in movables
Writing
Sociocultural trends
tradition
Mature Indus
HRAF PubDate
2016
Region
Asia
Sub Region
South Asia
Document Type
essay
Evaluation
Creator Type
Archaeologist
Document Rating
4: Excellent Secondary Data
5: Excellent Primary Data
Analyst
Sarah Berry; 2015
Field Date
1993
Coverage Date
5300-3300 BP
Coverage Place
Harappa, Punjab, Pakistan
Notes
Richard H. Meadow & Jonathan Mark Kenoyer
Includes bibliographical references (p. 470)
LCSH
Harappa