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Map highlighting the location of Harappa in central Pakistan, with surrounding countries including India, Afghanistan, Iran, and China labeled. The map provides regional context with international boundaries and major bodies of water such as the Arabian Sea and Bay of Bengal. An inset globe in the top right shows the area's position within Asia.

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