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The Harappan site at Kot Diji is close to which one of the following major sites of that civilization?
Explanation
The Harappan site of Kot Diji is located in the Sindh province of Pakistan, situated on the east bank of the Indus River [1]. It is geographically positioned directly opposite the major Indus Valley city of Mohenjo-daro [1]. Excavations conducted in the 1950s by F.A. Khan revealed that Kot Diji represents a formative or early stage of the Indus Civilization, often referred to as the 'Kot Dijian' culture, which predates and then overlaps with the Mature Harappan phase [1]. While Harappa is located in the Punjab region and Kalibangan in Rajasthan, Kot Diji's proximity to Mohenjo-daro (approximately 24-30 kilometers away across the river) makes it the closest major site among the given options. The site is notable for its citadel area and early use of mud bricks and stone foundations [1].
Sources
- [1] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kot_Diji