Archaeology
Dancing Girl: A pint-size statue from the Indus Valley Civilization with a larger-than-life presence
Name: Dancing Girl
What it is: An ancient bronze sculpture
Where it is from: Mohenjo-daro, an archaeological site in Pakistan
When it was made: 2500 B.C.
Related: Panathenaic prize amphora: A pot brimming with olive oil awarded at the ancient Greek Olympics
What it tells us about the past:
Despite its small stature, this 4.1-inch-tall (10.5 centimeters) solid-bronze sculpture of a girl speaks volumes about the ancient culture credited with its creation.
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