Archaeological Evidence for a Standardized Linear Measurement System at Mohenjo-daro:

Archaeological research at Mohenjo-daro reveals that the Indus Civilization employed a standardized linear measurement system, challenging earlier interpretations. The study re-examines the graduated shell scale discovered by Ernest J. H. Mackay, proposing an alternative metrological framework based on the Kishku Angula unit (1⅜ inches or 34.925 mm). This hypothesis was tested against architectural modules, brick dimensions, street and block measurements, and artifacts like the Dancing Girl figurine from Mohenjo-daro and other Indus sites. By integrating comparative metrology, dimensional analysis, and architectural proportional analysis, the research demonstrates a coherent measurement system that aligns with previously documented Harappan standards, advancing our understanding of the civilization's sophistication in town planning and craft production.

sarode, samrat. (2026). Archaeological Evidence for a Standardized Linear Measurement System at Mohenjo-daro: Zenodo. https://doi.org/10.5281/ZENODO.22040551