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ASI Protected
Dholavira Archaeological Site
Dholavira, Gujarat
3rd Millennium BCE
One of the largest and most prominent Indus Valley Civilization sites, featuring sophisticated water conservation systems and a unique signboard with Indus script.
Source: Aitihasik heritage database. Use this as a field guide and verify sensitive historical claims before citation.
Details
- Dynasty
- Misc Historic
- Style
- Harappan / Indus Valley
- Primary Deity
- Harappan Civilization
- Languages
- Gujarati, Sanskrit
- Scripts
- Devanagari, Sanskrit
Historical Significance
UNESCO World Heritage Site. Largest Harappan site in India. Sophisticated water management
Architectural Features
Step wellsWater reservoirsCitadelIndus script signboard