Lothal

The site contains a structured marketplace, residential areas, and an advanced underground drainage system designed according to a precise grid pattern.

Excavations between 1955 and 1960 revealed the remains of this port city from 2400 BCE, with structures built using kiln-burnt bricks lasting through millennia.

The inhabitants manufactured carnelian beads and developed trade connections with distant regions including Egypt, Bahrain, and Mesopotamian settlements through maritime routes.

Located in Ahmedabad district, visitors can examine artifacts in the adjacent museum that displays objects discovered during archaeological excavations at the site.

The site features the oldest known dock in the world, constructed with specialized techniques that prevented silt accumulation and enabled it to withstand time.

Location: Ahmedabad district

Inception: 2400 BCE

GPS coordinates: 22.52268,72.24931

Latest update: May 26, 2025 19:14