Lothal
Ahmedabad, India
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- Founded
- c. 2300 BC
- Area
- 7 ha (17 acres)
- Type
- Tourist attraction in Saragwala, India
Visitor information
- Address: Lothal, Taluka, Saragwala, Dholka, Gujarat 382230, India
- Official website: https://whc.unesco.org/en/tentativelists/5918/
People also ask
Is Lothal in Ahmedabad?
Lothal is situated near the village of Saragwala in the Dholka Taluka of Ahmedabad district. It is six kilometres south-east of the Lothal-Bhurkhi railway station on the Ahmedabad-Bhavnagar railway line. It is also connected by all-weather roads to the cities of Ahmedabad (85 km/53 mi), Bhavnagar, Rajkot and Dholka.
What is Lothal famous for?
Lothal provides with the largest collection of antiquities in the archaeology of modern India. It is essentially a single culture site—the Harappan culture in all its variances is evidenced. An indigenous micaceous Red Ware culture also existed, which is believed to be autochthonous and pre-Harappan.
What are the attractions of Lothal?
Lothal Worlds first known DRY DOCK Excavations have revealed the world's oldest known artificial dock, which was connected to an old course of the Sabarmati River. Other features include the acropolis, the lower town, the bead factory, the warehouses, and the drainage system.
Is Lothal in Gujarat yes or no?
Lothal is located in Gujarat. Lothal was a dockyard during the era of the Indus Valley Civilization. Lothal is situated in the Ahmedabad District of Gujarat.
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