Sutkagan Dor, Archaeological site in Balochistan, Pakistan
Sutkagan Dor is an archaeological site in Balochistan, Pakistan, spreading across about 4.5 hectares near the western bank of the Dasht River. The compound still shows massive stone fortification walls and the raised remains of a former citadel.
Major Edward Mockler discovered the settlement in 1875 during his travels through Balochistan. Aurel Stein carried out initial excavations in 1928, and George Dales returned for further work in 1960.
The site marks the westernmost outpost of the Indus Valley society, showing how far this Bronze Age culture extended into what is now Balochistan. Visitors can see stone remains that still reveal the reach of this early urban network.
The site lies in a remote, dry region, so visitors should bring plenty of water and sun protection. A four-wheel-drive vehicle makes the approach over unpaved roads much easier.
The fortification walls show a precise outward slope between 23 and 40 degrees, while the inner face leans back slightly. Archaeologists found 127 flint blades among the remains, some measuring nearly 28 centimeters (11 inches) in length.
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