Dholavira in Gujarat


 
 
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Dholavira in Gujarat

A Closer Look- Harappan town in Gujarat: There are two prominent sites which are found in Gujarat are Lothal (Ahmedabad) and Dholavira (kutch). Lothal Discovered in 1954 was excavated from 13 February 1955 to 19 May 1960 by the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI). Dholavira was excavated by RS Bisht of ASI and his team in 1990.

Dholvira

  • The city of Dholavira was located on khadir beyt in the Rann of Kutch, where there was fresh water and fertile soil.
  • Some of the other Harappa cities, which were divided into two parts, Dholavira were divided into three parts, and each part was surrounded with massive stone walls, with entrances through gateways.
  • There was also a large open area in the settlement, where public ceremonies could be held.
  • Other finds include large letters of the Harappans script that were carved out of white stone and perhaps inlaid in wood. This is a unique find as generally Harappa writing has been found on small objects such as seals.
  • Lothal

  • The city of Lothal stood besides a tributary of the Sabarmati in Gujrat ,close to the Gulf of Khambat .
  • It was situated near areas where raw materials such as semi precious stones were easily available.
  • It was an important center for making objects out of stone ,shell and metal.
  • There was also a store house in the city.
  • Many seals and sealing (the impression of seals on clay) were found in a storehouse.
  • A building that was found here was probably a workshop for making beads as pieces of stone,half -made beads ,tools for bead making ,and finished beads have also been found here.
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    In how many parts is Dholavira divided ?

    Right Option : C
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