Kutch villagers' treasure hunt helps unearth Harappan site near Dholavira

Last Updated22/02/2024

Morodharo yielded a large quantity of Harappan pottery, similar to those found in dholavira.

The settlement looks mature (2,600-1,900 BCE) to late (1,900-1,300 BCE) Harappan.
The fortification measures 102 m east to the west and 58 m north to the south.
It has a 10x10 m platform on the south-west side and a well on the north-east.
Burial cairns, which are mounds of stones to demarcate a boundary, are also found here.
Harappan pottery with perforated jar sherds, reserved slipware, and terracotta cakes were unearthed.
All these items have a striking resemblance to those found in Dholavira.

Kalibangan (Rajasthan), Lothal, Dholavira, Rangpur, Surkotda (Gujarat), Banawali (Haryana), Ropar (Punjab).
Harappa (on river Ravi), Mohenjodaro (on the Indus River in Sindh), Chanhudaro (in Sindh).
The civilization was first discovered during an excavation campaign under Sir John Hubert Marshall in 1921–22 at Harappa following the discovery of seals by J Fleet.
Harappan ruins were discovered by Marshall, Rai Bahadur Daya Ram Sahni and Madho Sarup Vats.
The Indus Valley cities show a level of sophistication and advancement not seen in other contemporary civilizations.
There were two parts: a citadel and the lower town.
Most cities had a Great Bath.