Lost Kingdoms: The Enigma of Mohenjo-Daro

From 2500 to 2100 B.C., a remarkable culture flourished in the Indus Valley, located in modern-day Pakistan, rivaling the splendor of Mesopotamia and Egypt.

The Indus civilization, which arose along the river of the same name, showcased remarkable urban planning, exemplified by grand cities like Harappa and Mohenjo-Daro. Each of these urban centers boasted populations exceeding 50,000, marking them among the largest known ancient cities.

It wasn't until 1944, thanks to Sir Mortimer Wheeler's efforts, that the significance of these cities began to surface. Wheeler's excavations at Mohenjo-Daro revealed the intricate urban designs and advanced infrastructure of this ancient metropolis. His work uncovered meticulously planned streets, drainage systems, and organized residential neighborhoods, offering invaluable insights into the lives and social structures of the Indus Valley Civilization. The findings also included a wealth of artifacts, such as pottery, seals, and sculptures, shedding light on the artistic and cultural accomplishments of this civilization.

However, Mohenjo-Daro vanished mysteriously and without explanation. Despite its status as one of the largest settlements within the ancient Indus Valley Civilization, the reasons for its sudden decline remain elusive. Scholars debate potential causes, including natural disasters, environmental shifts, or even catastrophic events of an unknown nature that led to its abandonment, leaving only remnants and enigmas in their wake.

Two prevailing theories suggest devastating floods of the Indus River or invasions by Aryan peoples as possible explanations.

What truly transpired at Mohenjo-Daro?

According to texts such as the Rigveda, Aryan invaders, led by the deity Indra, wrought havoc upon the city. Evidence of burn marks on the site lends credence to the war hypothesis, and the "mythological" accounts allude to a widespread conflict.

David William Davenport, an English researcher, along with various scholarly authors, posited that ancient texts like the Mahabharata and Rigveda feature descriptions of advanced weaponry resembling nuclear devices. These weapons, allegedly transported via flying vehicles known as Vimana, reportedly caused widespread destruction, with effects described using terms and scenarios strikingly similar to contemporary nuclear events.

In his work "2000 B.C. Atomic Destruction," Davenport proposed that ancient Sanskrit texts recount encounters with extraterrestrial beings. These beings, equipped with advanced technology, may have influenced earthly happenings, engaged in fierce battles for territory, and utilized powerful weapons that were likely responsible for the devastation of Mohenjo-Daro four millennia ago.

David Davenport’s Quest: Unraveling the Mystery of Mohenjo-Daro

In the 1970s, four millennia after the enigmatic disappearance of Mohenjo-Daro, David William Davenport sought to illuminate the mysteries surrounding this ancient city. He explored the earliest religious texts known to humanity, aiming to resurrect a culture that might be considered one of the foundational cradles of civilization.

Davenport traveled through India and Pakistan, searching for evidence and clues about a city destroyed by a "divine" weapon, as depicted in the Mahabharata:

> “…a single projectile charged with all the power of the Universe. > An incandescent column of smoke and fire, as brilliant as ten thousand suns, rose in its entire splendor. > It was the unknown weapon, the Iron Thunderbolt, a gigantic messenger of death which reduced to ashes the entire race of the Vrishnis and Andhakas. > … the corpses were so burned as to be unrecognizable. > The hair and nails fell out; > Pottery broke without cause, > And the birds turned white. > … After a few hours all foodstuffs were infected… > … to escape from this fire the soldiers jumped into streams to save themselves and their equipment…” > — The Mahabharata, Indus Valley 2500 BCE

During his explorations, he collected rock samples, pottery, bricks, and jewelry that appeared fused and vitrified, alongside skeletons showing signs of calcination, as if subjected to extreme heat. No natural phenomenon could account for such anomalies, and no human action could produce vitrification and calcification unless Mohenjo-Daro had indeed been the site of a cataclysmic explosion over 4,000 years ago.

Analysis by the CNR of Rome indicated signs of vitrification due to temperatures reaching approximately 1500 degrees Celsius. This phenomenon, unexplainable by natural events or the weaponry of that era, lends support to the theory of an extraordinary catastrophic event.

Such evidence aligns with the types of fused debris found at Mohenjo-Daro, reminiscent of modern military technologies and the residue from high-intensity detonations.

The “Trinitites” stones, fused and vitrified remnants from the first atomic tests in 1945 in the United States, draw a striking comparison to the fused rocks found at Mohenjo-Daro. This evident parallel raises crucial questions about the events that transpired at Mohenjo-Daro 4,000 years ago.

Further investigations into the charred remains of Mohenjo-Daro indicated a high-altitude shockwave followed by rapid cooling, potentially linked to a powerful explosion.

Despite ongoing efforts to rationalize these occurrences, the scale of the debris and the mystery surrounding its origin leave little room for alternative explanations.

Other researchers have undertaken various analyses over time, including environmental sampling for radioactivity. However, surveys conducted across different sectors of Mohenjo-Daro yielded negative results, with no signs of radioactivity present at the site. Despite the 4,000 years separating us from the theorized atomic event, if it had indeed been nuclear, traces of contamination should have been evident.

What we found were indicators of a possible heat wave, but no evidence of radioactivity—why?

Perhaps it was an immensely powerful, yet non-radioactive weapon; a colossal explosion without nuclear properties.

Is this a conceivable hypothesis?

Tejas Astras

Davenport’s writings reveal a compelling narrative regarding the final days of Mohenjo-Daro, drawn from the Ramayana, which might unveil the catastrophic events leading to its destruction.

The tale recounts the fall of the Kingdom of Danda, identified with the mythical city of Lanka, situated on an island along the Indus River in ancient Indian lore.

According to the Ramayana, the downfall of Danda commenced with an act of aggression by King Danda towards the daughter of a divine sage. In retaliation, the god Indra unleashed his formidable weapon upon Danda and its realm, proclaiming a rain of dust that would annihilate all forms of life within a week.

Ancient Indian texts describe weaponry that bears striking resemblance to the effects of atomic explosions, specifically referencing ‘energy’ weapons known as “tejas Astras,” utilized by deities in their battles, yielding devastating results akin to nuclear detonations, stretching the limits of our imagination.

For instance, the depiction of the Agneya Astra in ancient Hindu sacred texts seems to closely mirror the effects outlined by Davenport: a weapon capable of generating extreme heat, sufficient to melt rocks.

Davenport firmly believed the answers lay in the encounters with beings from other planets in ancient times; however, other scholars tend to view these accounts as the remnants of a forgotten civilization, whose memories transformed into the epic tales chronicled in the Mahabharata.

While Davenport’s theory is bold and contentious, it raises questions that necessitate further exploration. Unfortunately, his research faced premature cessation, leaving numerous inquiries unresolved.

> “We beheld in the sky what appeared to us to be a mass of scarlet cloud resembling the fierce flames of a blazing fire. From that mass many blazing missiles flashed, and tremendous roars, like the noise of a thousand drums beaten at once. And from it fell many weapons winged with gold and thousands of thunderbolts, with loud explosions, and many hundreds of fiery wheels.” — The Mahabharata