Archaeological sites of Moenjodaro, Bhambore on verge of destruction

SUKKUR: World heritage in Sindh, particularly the Moenjodaro and other archaeological site Bhambore (known as Debal in the 7th century and gateway of Islam) are now on the verge of destruction after heavy rains and damaged drainage system.
The archaeological sites, Moenjodaro and Bhambore have been ruined due to drainage system and vandalism on the sites. Waterfalls on various locations of these two sites were witnessed during heavy rain and were observed by media persons and the public on the occasion of Eid.
This scribe also witnessed the delapidated condition of the archaeological sites after heavy rains. In place of the brick walk ways at the Moenjodaro and Bhambore, there is only mud and they appeared as gutters.
It is pertinent to mention here that the original drainage system of the 5,000 years old Moenjodaro was exemplary but it is now buried in the mud at different locations. This scribe also collected information about the condition of centuries old graveyards of Makli and Thatta, which is worse, while over 3,000 graveyards in various cities of Sindh are also in an awful condition. Heavy rains inundated all graveyards and there is no system to drain out the water.
The direction of the flow of sewerage is towards the graveyards due to choked and overflowing drainage system. It appears that the local administration and provincial government have forgotten the archaeological sites.
It is only recently that the authorities, after heavy rains, have banned entry into Moenjodaro up to August 15. There is onlyplanning and nothing has been done in practice. The civil society and intellectuals have demanded of the high ups to save these assets from devastation.
Moen-jo-Daro and other archaeological sites are seeking the attention of the world, as it is now on the verge of destruction due to heavy monsoon rains. However, some steps have been taken for removal of rain water from the ruins after media reported non-removal of rain water. De-watering machines have also been brought by local administration.