Lothal

Lothal

An Indus settlement with a planned town, bead workshops, drainage, warehouses, and a large basin associated with maritime trade.

Photo: Abhilashdvbk · CC BY-SA 3.0

Country
India
Region
Gujarat
Civilisation
Indus Valley
Period
24th–19th centuries BCE

Through time

Prehistorybefore 3000 BCEBronze & Iron Age3000–800 BCEClassical800–323 BCEHellenistic & Roman323 BCE–400 CELate Antique & Medieval400–1500 CE

The story

Lothal was one of the southernmost sites of the ancient Indus Valley Civilisation, located in the Bhal region of the Indian state of Gujarat. Construction of the city is believed to have begun around 2300 BCE.

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What you will see

  1. Ancient basin
  2. Acropolis
  3. Bead factory

Before you go

  • Check opening hours and ticket rules shortly before your visit — they change seasonally.
  • Plan for the heat. Most ancient sites have little shade; go early or late.
  • Respect the barriers. Fragile surfaces are protected for the next visitors.

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