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Archeologist paradise - A world lost in time
Harappan city of Dholavira ( Kutch ) is a prominent part of the wide spread The Indus Valley civilization which extended from 3000 BCE to 1500 BCE

It is sited on the arid island of Khadir in the State of Gujarat.

The archaeological site, one of the best preserved urban settlements from the period in Southeast Asia, comprises a fortified city and a cemetery. Two seasonal streams provided water, a scarce resource in the region, to the walled city which comprises a heavily fortified castle and ceremonial ground as well as streets and houses of different proportion quality which testify to a stratified social order. A sophisticated water management system demonstrates the ingenuity of the Dholavira people in their struggle to survive and thrive in a harsh environment.
The site includes a large cemetery with cenotaphs of six types testifying to the Harappan’s unique view of death. Bead processing workshops and artifacts of various kinds such as copper, shell, stone, jewellery of semi-precious stones, terracotta, gold, ivory and other materials have been found during archaeological excavations of the site, exhibiting the culture’s artistic and technological achievements.
Evidence for inter-regional trade with other Harappan cities, as well as with cities in the Mesopotamia region and the Oman peninsula have also been discovered.

The property comprises two parts: a walled city and a cemetery to the west of the city. The walled city consists of a fortified Castle with attached fortified Bailey and Ceremonial Ground, and a fortified Middle Town and a Lower Town. A series of reservoirs are found to the east and south of the Citadel. The great majority of the burials in the Cemetery are memorial in nature.

Has 3 major parts -
Citadel or castle for the royal family
middle town for the high officials
lower town for local public

The cite is being enhanced for attracting the tourist

Entry - free
has a museum in which one can see the artifacts , pots , utensils , toys , ornaments , pegs etc of that time
Timings - 6 am - 6pm in winters
6am - 7pm in summers
museum open at 8am

Duration - 3-4 hours if one has to see it thoroughly

Major attractions -
East reservoir and other water reservoirs
water tunnels
drainage system
well planned city structure with walled city
rain water harvesting
cementary
Dholavira signboard
Indus valley script
Beads workshop
Bailey for loyal officers
Grainary
Toys made of stone
Movie shown in Museum
Various phases of this civilization shown in museum based on development

UNESCO World Heritage Site
In 2021, Dholavira was designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, recognizing its importance as a well-preserved example of Harappan urban planning and its contributions to our understanding of ancient civilizations.

Dholavira stands as a testament to the advanced engineering, architectural skills, and cultural richness of the Harappan civilization. Its well-preserved ruins offer invaluable insights into the lives of its inhabitants and the complexities of one of the world's earliest urban cultures. Exploring Dholavira allows us to connect with our ancient past and appreciate the achievements of human ingenuity.

 Other areas of Indus valley civilization lies in Pakistan ( Mohenjodaro and harapa ) and north east Afghanistan .

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