Lothal
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For the Star Wars planet, see Lothal (Star Wars).
Lothal (IPA: [loˑt̪ʰəl]) was one of the southernmost sites of the ancient Indus Valley civilisation,[2] located in the Bhal region of the Indian state of Gujarat. Construction of the city is believed to have begun around 2200 BCE.[3]
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Archaeological remains of washroom drainage system at Lothal | |
Location | Saragwala, Gujarat, India |
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Coordinates | 22°31′17″N 72°14′58″E |
Type | Settlement |
Area | 7 ha (17 acres)[1] |
History | |
Founded | Approximately 2400 BCE[1] |
Cultures | Indus Valley Civilization |
Events | not known |
Site notes | |
Excavation dates | 1955–1960 |
Condition | Ruined |
Ownership | Public |
Management | Archaeological Survey of India |
Public access | Yes |
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