Harappa was the first site excavated in 1921 by Dayaram Sahani. The site of Dholavira was discovered in 1967-68 by J. P. Joshi. Mehargarh site was discovered by a team led by J. F. Jarrige in 1974. Mohenjodaro was first excavated in 1924-25 by R. D. Banerji. Banawali was discovered by R. S. Bisht.