Dating back to about 3700 BCE, Lothal was formerly one of the major towns of the Indus Valley Civilization. The dock here is considered to be the oldest in the world. It used to connect the Arabian Sea via the Sabarmati River in the area.
The site was established along the banks of the Ghaggar River, which is said to be a remnant of the Sarasvati River. The settlement thrived between 3500 and 1750 BC. Excavations revealed the existence of ceremonial fire altars and the earliest ploughed field in history.
It was among the largest cities of the Indus Valley Civilization. Archaeologists have discovered numerous reservoirs and a step-well nearly three times bigger than the famous Great Bath of Mohenjo-Daro.
Among the largest settlements of the Indus Valley, this site existed from 2600 BC to 1900 BC. It has been discovered to be a very well-planned city with excellent roads and a sewage system that was largely urbanized.
This site is on the dry bed of the ancient river Sarasvati. The results of excavations include the discovery of a well-planned fortified township, well-planned houses, and pottery items.
Excavations here have revealed that the Harappans arrived in Surkotada in 2300 B.C. and constructed a residential annex with baths and drains as well as a fortified citadel. Here, horse bones were also found.
From 3300 BC to 1300 BC, this Yamuna River settlement was inhabited throughout the Harappan-Bara era. Major finds made here include pottery items like cups, vases, roof tiles, and beads.