Dholavira
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For the historical Harappan Civilization, see Indus Valley Civilization.
Dholavira (Gujarati: ધોળાવીરા) is an archaeological site at Khadirbet in Bhachau Taluka of Kutch District, in the state of Gujarat in western India, which has taken its name from a modern-day village 1 kilometre (0.62 mi) south of it. This village is 165 km (103 mi) from Radhanpur. Also known locally as Kotada timba, the site contains ruins of a city of the ancient Indus Valley civilization.[1] Earthquakes have repeatedly affected Dholavira, including a particularly severe one around 2600 BCE.[2]
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Location | Khadirbet, Kutch district, Gujarat, India |
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Coordinates | 23°53′18.98″N 70°12′49.09″E |
Type | Settlement |
Area | 47 ha (120 acres) |
History | |
Periods | Harappa 1 to Harappa 5 |
Cultures | Indus Valley civilization |
Site notes | |
Condition | Ruined |
Public access | Yes |
Official name | Dholavira: A Harappan City |
Criteria | Cultural: (iii)(iv) |
Designated | 2021 (44th session) |
Reference no. | 1645 |
Region | Southern Asia |
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