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How a 4,000-Year-Old City Defied History's 'Rules' by Becoming More Equal | Ancient Origins

from The Ancient Origins News Desk · host Gary Manners

A new study from the University of York reveals that the 4,000-year-old city of Mohenjo-daro became more equal as it grew, challenging assumptions about ancient wealth inequality.

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