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Sarai Khola

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Sarai Khola
Locationnear Taxila, Pakistan
TypeSettlement
History
PeriodsIndus Valley Civilisation
Site notes
Excavation dates1968-1973

Sarai Khola is an archaeological site located near Taxila, Punjab, Pakistan where the Indus Valley Civilization remains have been found.[1][2]

History

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The site was discovered in 1968.[3][4]

From 1968 to 1973, the department of archaeology conducted excavations in which several terra clay figurines of mother goddesses were discovered.[3] In addition to chest blades and beads, terracotta vessels and trash were also discovered.[3] The most intriguing discovery was the variety of ancient burial practices.[3]

References

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  1. ^ "Sarai Khola | archaeological site, Pakistan | Britannica". www.britannica.com.
  2. ^ "PAKISTAN: pre-historic settlement discovered in Sarai Khoia near Texila 100' 16mm LIB".
  3. ^ a b c d Newspaper, the (December 26, 2010). "Sarai Khola a forgotten site in Taxila valley". DAWN.COM.
  4. ^ Mughal, Mohammad Rafique (January 1, 1972). "Intro to Pottery of Period I & II of Sarai Khola and Pottery Types". Pakistan Archaeology, Number 8 – via www.academia.edu.