Dholavira (Gujarati: ધોળાવીરા) is anarchaeological site at Khadirbet in BhachauTaluka of Kutch District, in the state ofGujarat in western India, which has taken its name from a modern-day village 1 kilometre (0.62 mi) south of it. Also known locally as Kotada timba, the site contains ruins of an ancient Indus Valley Civilization/Harappan city. It is one of the five largest Harappan sites and most prominent archaeological sites in India belonging to the Indus Valley Civilization. It is also considered as having been the grandest of cities of its time. The 47 ha (120 acres) quadrangular city lay between two seasonal streams, the Mansar in the north and Manhar in the south. The site was occupied from c.2650 BCE, declining slowly after about 2100 BCE. It was briefly abandoned then reoccupied until c.1450 BCE. Source: Wikipedia
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| One of the water reservoirs, with steps, at Dholavira |
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| Recreated model |
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