Nindowari
نندو ڈَمب | |
Rhyton (drinking vessel), zebu shaped. Painted terracotta. Pakistan, Nindowari site, 2300-2000 BCE, Kulli culture, the time of the Indus civilization. Guimet Museum, Paris. | |
| Location | Ornach Valley, Wadh Tehsil, Khuzdar District, Balochistan, Pakistan |
|---|---|
| Region | Indus Valley Civilization |
| Coordinates | 27°13′16″N 66°47′35″E / 27.221°N 66.793°E |
| Type | Archaeological site |
| Area | 124 acres |
| Height | 75 feet (23 m) |
| History | |
| Founded | Chalcolithic period |
| Site notes | |
| Excavation dates | 1962–1965 |
| Condition | Ruins |
| Ownership | Federal Government of Pakistan |
Nindowari (Balochi: نندو ڈَمب, Urdu: نندارہ) also known as Nindo Damb, is an archaeological site associated with the Kulli culture, dating back to Chalcolithic period. It is located in the Khuzdar District of Balochistan, Pakistan, approximately 240 kilometres (150 mi) northwest of Karachi. The site lies on the right bank of the Kud River, a tributary of the Porali River. Excavations at Nindowari indicate that the area was initially inhabited by the Harappans, with subsequent occupation by the Kulli civilisation. Archaeological evidence suggests that the Kulli culture may have developed as a regional variant or offshoot of the Harappan civilisation, reflecting cultural continuity and interaction between these prehistoric societies.