Aug 14, 2016
Pakistan National Day 2016
This Doodle’s Key Themes
Situated to the west of the Indus River in the Sindh province of Pakistan, the ancient ruins of Mohenjodaro make up what archeologists have called the most advanced civilization of the ancient Indus Valley. Built mainly with baked bricks, Mohenjodaro provides a stunning peek into the dynamic, progressive culture of its former inhabitants.
Today’s Doodle celebrates Pakistan’s Independence Day by featuring some of Mohenjodaro’s most iconic landmarks, including the stately “Priest-King,” a clay bullock cart, and the bronze “Dancing Girl.” As strongly as Mohenjodaro’s legacy lives on, so does Pakistan’s longstanding history. Happy Independence Day, Pakistan!
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