Discovery of an archaeological site near Allah Jurio Khoso, Village Butho in District Jamshoro
Khalid Hussain Soomro
Sindh is known for many archaeological sites like Mohan jo Daro, Amri, Kot Diji and many others, but still there are lots of other sites which remain undiscovered.
As part of my studies, I explored district Jamshoro and discovered a new site, locally called as ‘Allah Jurio Khoso’ named after the nearby village. The site is located between the Indus River plains and the Khirthar Hills. This area has always been important for ancient settlements because of its water resources, fertile soil, and trade routes.
This discovery attracted attention because Jamshoro is already known for many ancient sites like Amri, which belong to the early Indus Valley Civilization. The new site may help us learn more about how people lived in this region thousands of years ago. Archaeologists have already found many old mounds in this area, showing that people lived here in prehistoric, Harappan, and later periods.
Local people and I noticed a mound and some pieces of ancient pottery near Allah Jurio Khoso Village. The surface materials and shape of the mound suggest that this may be the remains of an ancient village or small town. So far, no detailed excavation has been done on it yet the site looks similar to other early settlement mounds found in Sindh.
This site may fill gaps in our knowledge about early human life in the Jamshoro region. The site could show how people lived between the river and the hills, and how they managed water and farming. Pottery may tell us how this community was connected to other Indus Valley sites like Amri and Mohenjo-Daro. Many sites in Sindh are being damaged by floods, erosion, and farming. This new discovery site also needs protection before it is lost.
The discovery of the site near Allah Jurio Khoso in Jamshoro is an exciting addition to the archaeology of Sindh. It may help us understand how ancient people lived on the edge of the Indus Valley Civilization. With careful study and preservation, this site can become an important part of Pakistan’s cultural heritage. Thus I would suggest or recommend concerned authorities to come forward and conduct excavation in order to enhance the potential of site because may be this site can open a new chapter from Indus valley civilization.
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Khalid Hussain Soomro is a final year student at the University of Sindh, Jamshoro. His major subject is archaeology
