"Male figurine or deity with goatlike beard wears a horned headdress that is broken. Almond-shaped eyes and serene mouth are distinctive of the molded masks of a similar horned, bearded deity (cat. no. 122)," writes Dr. Kenoyer (Ancient Cities, p.
ACC - Citadel Gateway Southeast
Room associated with the massive fired brick walls at the southeastern corner of the Citadel Mound. Wheeler identified this structure as a fortification wall and postern gate.
No. 110 also 1114 pencilled in back
The eroded edges of the "citadel" mounds are covered with red brick dust and pottery, with traces of lighter mud brick revealing the underlying platforms that form the foundations of the uppermost buildings.
Seals were used to make a sealing, or positive imprint, like this modern resin one made from the original seal. Sealings were used in ancient times for trade.
Among the most unique of ancient Indus objects, it inspired Dr. Kenoyer to surmise that "perhaps the most intriguing aspects of the ancient Indus culture are the religion and politics, which appear to have been closely intertwined."
ACC - Citadel Gateway Southeast
Excavations of the gateway area viewed from the southeast, looking northwest. The brick walls and rooms have been fully exposed. See slide 26Q for a view from the north.
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