Shortugai
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Shortugai (Shortughai), in Darqad District of northern Afghanistan, was a trading colony of the Indus Valley civilization (or Harappan Civilization) established around 2000 BC on the Oxus river (Amu Darya) near the lapis lazuli mines.[1][2] It is considered to be the northernmost settlement of the Indus Valley Civilization.[3][4] According to Bernard Sergent, "not one of the standard characteristics of the Harappan cultural complex is missing from it".[5]
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Location | Takhar Province, Afghanistan |
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Coordinates | 37°19′30″N 69°31′30″E |
Type | Settlement |
Area | Approximately 4 ha (9.9 acres) |
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Cultures | Indus Valley civilisation |
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