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Dholavira: new horizons of the Indus civilization
Purātattva • (20) • Published In 1990 • Pages: 71-82
By: Bisht, Ravinder S..
Abstract
The author describes findings from survey and excavations at Dholavira. Excavations took place within various sections of the city: the acropolis, the middle town, the lower town, and the city wall. The presence of two water reservoirs was confirmed, one in the southeastern section and one behind the north gate. Two city gates are described, along with an inscription found in a side chamber by the north gate.
- HRAF PubDate
- 2016
- Region
- Asia
- Sub Region
- South Asia
- Document Type
- article
- Evaluation
- Creator Type
- Archaeologist
- Document Rating
- 4: Excellent Secondary Data
- 5: Excellent Primary Data
- Analyst
- Sarah Berry; 2015
- Field Date
- 1989-1990
- Coverage Date
- 5000-3500 BP
- Coverage Place
- Dholavira, Kutch district, Gujarat, India
- Notes
- R. S. Bisht
- Includes bibliographical references (p. 81-82)
- LCCN
- 74923474
- LCSH
- Harappa