Mehrgarh is a Neolithic archaeological site situated on the Kacchi Plain of Balochistan in Pakistan. It is located near the Bolan Pass, to the west of the Indus River and between the modern-day Pakistani cities of Quetta, Kalat and Sibi.
Is Mehrgarh oldest civilization?
This ancient civilisation dates back to 7000 BCE and provides valuable insights into the early human settlement and development of the Indus Valley Civilisation. “Mehrgarh is one of the ancient civilisations of the world, dating back 11,000 years,” he claims, adding, “it is older than the Egyptian and Mesopotamian civilisations.”
The earliest settlement at Mehrgarh—located in the northeast corner of the 495-acre (2.00 km2) site—was a small farming village dated between 7000 BCE and 5500 BCE, which is 3500 years before the Indus Civilization.
Who found Mehrgarh civilization?
Mehrgarh was discovered by an archaeological team led by the French archaeologist Jean – Francois Jarrige the site was excavated continuously between 1974 and 1986.
Location
| Naushahra, Bolan, Balochistan, Pakistan |
| Open 24 Hours |