Surkotada, Archaeological site from Indus Valley Civilization in Rapar Taluka, India.
The fortified settlement covers 1.4 hectares, surrounded by sandstone hills covered with red laterite soil in the Kutch district of Gujarat.
Discovered in 1964 by J.P. Joshi, the site reveals three distinct occupation phases between 2100 BCE and 1700 BCE with continuous settlement patterns.
The inhabitants constructed a citadel with mud-brick fortifications, residential areas, and drainage systems following mature Harappan architectural principles.
Located 160 kilometers northeast of Bhuj, the rectangular site measures 120 meters east-west and 60 meters north-south with an elevation of 5 to 8 meters.
Excavations in 1974 uncovered horse bones throughout various levels, along with remains of elephants, mongooses, and wolves indicating a complex ecological system.
Location: Rapar Taluka
GPS coordinates: 23.63040,70.84070
Latest update: May 19, 2025 23:24
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