# Harappa

> English word · Proper noun · IPA /həˈɹɑpə/

## Definitions
1. A village in Punjab, in eastern Pakistan.
2. An archaeological site near the village; the ancient city excavated at the site.
3. The Harappan Civilization, or Indus Valley Civilization, a Bronze Age civilization that flourished in a large region encompassing the site.

## Etymology
Borrowed from Punjabi ہَڑَپَّہ (haṛappah) / ਹੜਪ੍ਪਾ (haṛppā).

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
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