Pir Shah Jurio

4500-3000 BC) Pir Shah Jurio is an Indus Valley civilization archaeological site located in Sindh, Pakistan, near Karachi at the mouth of the Hub River. Discovered by archaeologist Abdur Rauf Khan in 1964, the site is believed to have functioned as an important maritime port for the Harappan culture, facilitating coastal trade and exchange[1]. The settlement's strategic position along the Arabian Sea made it a key link between inland urban centers and maritime trade routes[1].

TypeCity/town/settlement
Period4500 - 3000 BC
CountryPakistan
Coordinates24.9335° N, 66.7500° E

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