Verified24.8625° N · 67.2239° E · 22 m
Allahdino
Mature Harappan (2500–1900 BCE)·Harappan (Sindh coastal facies)·🇵🇰 Sindh, Karachi District, Malir River terrace, Pakistan
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About Allahdino
Allahdino is a small mature Harappan settlement (2500–1900 BCE) on the Malir River near Karachi, a 4-ha walled village with mudbrick houses, shell bangle workshop, and the famous carnelian bead hoard (36 beads) showing Kot Diji→Harappan transition.
Why it mattersKey Harappan (Sindh coastal facies) ancient-city with stratified sequence and regional trade significance.
Open questions
Mysteries & theories
Mysteries
- 01Chronology and phasing
Theories
- 01Ceremonial centre
- 02Territorial marker
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.2500 BCE
- Period
- Mature Harappan (2500–1900 BCE)
- Culture
- Harappan (Sindh coastal facies)
- Purpose
- Ancient city and ceremonial centre
- Abandoned
- 13th century
- Rediscovered
- 1970s excavation
- Excavation
- Excavated
On the ground
Structures & features
24.8625° N · 67.2239° E · 22 m · 3 mapped features
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