Lothal: India’s Oldest Port CityImportant Sites

Lothal : India’s Oldest Port CityImportant Sites of IVC Harappa in present Pakistan – granaries with big platform, stone symbol of lingam and yoni, mother goddess figure, wheat and barley in wooden mortar, dice, copper scale and mirror. Mohenjo–daro in present Pakistan - bronze dancing girl, the sculpture of bearded priest, the great bath, the great granary. Dholavira in Gujarat – giant water reservoir, unique water harnessing system, stadium, dams and embankments, inscription ... Lothal was a major port and manufacturing centre of the Indus Valley Civilisation, with a well-planned township, a dockyard, and a fire temple. Learn about its features, artefacts, and decline in this article for UPSC exam preparation. About 80km southwest of Ahmedabad, the city that stood at this archaeological site 4500 years ago was one of the most important of the Indus Valley civilisation, which extended into what is now Pakistan. Start Planning Your Journey About the Site / Location Map / Hotel Booking / How to reach / Flight, Train, Bus, Cab Booking on MakeMyTrip / Reviews & Photographs / Nearby Places of Attraction / Volunteers / Donations / Official Website / YouTube Videos Introduction Lothal , located in Gujarat, is one of the most significant archaeological sites of the ancient Indus Valley Civilization. Dating back to around 2400 BCE, it was a thriving port city known for its advanced urban planning, remarkable ...