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Using the interactive Flash website at home

This website offers a fun way for your child to learn about the ancient Indus civilisation. There are four levels and a Press room activity for children aged 7-11 years.

Professor Indus at desk with laptop
Go to Mission

Introduction to the Mission
The children are guided through the Flash activities by Professor Indus, a friendly archaeologist. He needs help to find and explore the lost city of Mohenjo-Daro.

Professor Indus pointing at world map
Go to Expedition

Expedition
The children try to find the city with Professor Indus. They learn where the Indus civilisation was located and find out about the physical features of that landscape.

excavation map, showing excavated areas of Mohenjo-Daro
Go to Lost City

Lost City
Professor Indus and the kids visit the Lost City of Mohenjo-Daro and explore how it was planned and built.

brush removing dust from buried artefact
Go to Get Digging

Get Digging
The children take part in an archaeological dig with Professor Indus where they uncover some important artefacts. They then interpret the artefacts to learn more about the Indus people.

Professor Indus in museum, pointing at floor plan.
Go to Museum

Museum
Now it's off to the museum, where the children place their artefacts in the correct room and view Mohenjo-Daro's greatest - and most mysterious - treasure.

Professor Indus reading newspaper in Press room
Go to Press Office

Press Office
Once they've learned all about the ancient Indus civilisation, they can visit the Press office to learn how to tell facts from opinions. Then they can produce and print their very own Indus newspaper!

Learning together
Many children will enjoy the games more if they play with a friend - they can put their heads together to solve problems or beat Professor Indus at the Dig game!



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