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Hakra Patti — Thal Desert Harappan Mound

Hakra Patti — Thal Desert Harappan Mound

Hakra to Mature Harappan (3500–1900 BCE)·Hakra ware then Harappan·🇵🇰 Punjab, Pakistan

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About Hakra Patti — Thal Desert Harappan Mound

Hakra Patti — Thal Desert Harappan Mound in Punjab, Pakistan is a Hakra to Mature Harappan (3500–1900 BCE) tell attributed to Hakra ware then Harappan. Desert margin Harappan mound with Hakra ware at Thal desert edge on Hakra paleochannel. Hakra Patti Hakra–Harappan transition on Paleo-Ghaggar.

Why it mattersKey Hakra ware then Harappan settlement for Harappan sequence

Open questions

Mysteries & theories

Mysteries

  1. 01Harappan chronology
  2. 02Kot Diji transition

Theories

  1. 01Planned urbanism
  2. 02Shell industry trade

Theories are interpretations, not findings. The seal above tells you how much scholarly weight the place carries.

History

How it came to be

Built
c. 3500 BCE
Period
Hakra to Mature Harappan (3500–1900 BCE)
Culture
Hakra ware then Harappan
Purpose
Desert margin Harappan mound with Hakra ware at Thal desert edge on Hakra paleochannel
Excavation
Partially excavated
  1. c. 3500 BCE

    Initial construction

  2. c. 1930 CE

    Mackay/Marshall survey

On the ground

Structures & features

30.5000° N · 72.2000° E · 150 m · 3 mapped features

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