Shortugai
| Location | Takhar Province, Afghanistan |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 37°19′30″N 69°31′30″E / 37.32500°N 69.52500°E |
| Type | Settlement |
| Area | Approximately 4 ha (9.9 acres) |
| History | |
| Cultures | Indus Valley civilisation |
Shortugai (Shortughai), in Darqad District of northern Afghanistan, was a trading colony of the Indus Valley civilization (or Harappan Civilization) established around 2000 BC on the Oxus river (Amu Darya) near the lapis lazuli mines. It is considered to be the northernmost settlement of the Indus Valley Civilization.