32 Ancient Cities That Are Older Than the Pyramids

14. Mehrgarh: South Asia’s Neolithic Spark

Dating as far back as 7000 BCE, Mehrgarh in modern-day Pakistan predates both Mohenjo-Daro and Harappa, offering an incredible glimpse into early agricultural and craft traditions in South Asia. The site showcases evidence of planned farming, pottery production, and even dentistry—some of the earliest drilled human teeth were found here. Though it eventually declined before the peak of the Indus Valley Civilization, Mehrgarh provides a critical link between nomadic foragers and settled urban life, revealing how advanced technology and social organization emerged much earlier than previously believed.