archaeological site in Kutch, Gujarat in western India From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Dholavira (Gujarati: ધોળાવીરા) is an archaeological site. It is at Khadirbet in Bhachau Taluka from the Kutch District. It is in the state of Gujarat in western India. It took its name from a modern-day village 1 kilometre (0.62 mi) south of it. This village is 165 km (103 mi) from Radhanpur.[1][2][3][4][5][6][7]
![]() Part of the excavated site | |
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 |
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