Archaeologists conducting new excavations at the Mohenjo-Daro site in Pakistan have announced the discovery of a specialized 4,500-year-old urban meat-distribution center. The team unearthed a cluster of stone-paved rooms containing heavy-duty bone hand-saws and a set of standardized stone cubical weights, suggesting a highly organized system of food commerce within the Indus Valley civilization.
The excavation revealed a sophisticated drainage system specifically tailored for these processing areas, indicating a high level of hygiene and urban planning. This discovery provides rare insights into the dietary logistics and domestic economy of ancient Harappan residents, highlighting a level of commercial standardization previously seen only in metalworking and jewelry production.