What is the significance of Mohenjo-daro in the Indus civilization?

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Mohenjo-daro was one of the two main centers of the ancient Indus civilization, the other being Harappa. Some scholars have regarded Mohenjo-daro as a capital of an extensive state due to its size (about 3 miles [5 km] in circumference) and richness of buildings found there, including both domestic and public structures.