Mohenjo-Daro, a prosperous city of the ancient Indus Valley Civilisation, is much older than earlier estimates. A fresh discovery pushes the time of its birth back by several years. Archaeologists found this evidence at the base of the western wall.

Mohenjo-Daro, ancient city of Indus Valley Civilisation, is much older than previous estimates

A groundbreaking study challenges the idea that democracy began only in ancient Greece. Researchers led by Gary Feinman suggest that early forms of shared governance existed in ancient cities like Mohenjo-daro and Teotihuacan. By studying urban design and public spaces, the research shows how power may have been more distributed in these societies, long before Athens coined the term democracy. The findings reshape how we understand the origins of political systems and highlight that democratic ideas may have evolved across multiple civilisations.


Democracy Was Born in Indus Valley & Mexico & Not in Greece, Study Finds 

Each civilisation paired technical knowledge with social and administrative structures that allowed large projects and dense populations to flourish.

6 ancient civilisations that were far more advanced than we think

Nearly 900 km southwest of New Delhi, an excavation in Gujarat's Vadnagar unveiled evidence of cultural continuity in the Indian subcontinent since 800 BCE. Vadnagar is the hometown of Indian Prime Minister Modi.

No 'Dark Ages' in South Asia?  2800-year-old settlement discovered in PM Modi's hometown Vadnagar

Archaeologists have made some startling revelations about the ancient Mayan civilisation. Artefacts unearthed at an ancient Mayan settlement in Guatemala are shedding new light on the civilisation. These artefacts also reflect the civilisation's possible ties with other cultural groups.

Unearthed artefacts at Ancient Mayan city shed new light on civilisation

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Mohenjo-Daro, ancient city of Indus Valley Civilisation, is much older than previous estimates

Democracy Was Born in Indus Valley & Mexico & Not in Greece, Study Finds

6 ancient civilisations that were far more advanced than we think

No 'Dark Ages' in South Asia? 2800-year-old settlement discovered in PM Modi's hometown Vadnagar

Unearthed artefacts at Ancient Mayan city shed new light on civilisation