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Mound of Jhukar
The archaeological site, located in Larkana District, Sindh, dates to the Proto-Historic period, approximately between 3500 BCE and 1800 BCE.
The site was first investigated in 1928 by N.G. Majumdar, who explored two mounds and discovered pottery and artifacts from several cultures. The lower layers of the site reveal evidence of the Harappan Period, extending into the late Jhukar period, while traces of Indo-Sassanian culture were also found. Majumdar's excavation unearthed a hoard of 259 coins from the Kushan king Vasudeva and his successors. The site is owned by the Federal Government and is protected under The Antiquity Act of 1975, amended in 1992. The findings were published in the Inventory of Cultural Property in the Province of Sindh, Pakistan in 2015, Volume 3.
Why go
- ✦Buddhist heritage
- ✦Indus Valley archaeology
- ✦history
Current Condition
The Mound of Jhukar at Larkana is an important late Harappan-period archaeological site currently under excavation, revealing artifacts tied to the Jhukar Culture. Despite its significance, it faces erosion and conservation challenges due to limited preservation efforts. The site is legally protected under the Antiquity Act of 1975 and administered by the Sindh Directorate General of Antiquities & Archaeology.
Planning tip
Best Time to Visit, Year-round; confirm local conditions and any festival dates before travel.
Getting there, In or near Larkana, Sindh; confirm current local access before visiting.
