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Which one of the following sites of the Indus Valley Civilization had an ancient dockyard?
Explanation
Lothal, located in the Bhal region of Gujarat near the Gulf of Khambhat, is the only site among the options that possessed an ancient dockyard [t1][t4]. Excavated by the Archaeological Survey of India, Lothal served as a vital maritime trade hub during the Mature Harappan period (c. 2400–1900 BCE) [t4][t7]. The dockyard is a sophisticated brick-walled structure, roughly trapezoidal in shape, designed to berth ships and facilitate trade with distant regions like Mesopotamia and Egypt [t6][t7]. It was strategically linked to an ancient course of the Sabarmati River, utilizing a sluice gate and spill channel to manage water levels and prevent siltation [t4][t6]. While other sites like Kalibangan are known for ploughed fields and Harappa for its urban layout, Lothal remains unique for its advanced maritime engineering and status as the world's earliest known artificial dock [t2][t4][t9].
Sources
- [1] https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0305440324001146
- [2] https://ncert.nic.in/textbook/pdf/lehs101.pdf
SIMILAR QUESTIONS
Which one of the following sites of the Indus Valley Civilization had an ancient dockyard?
The Harappan site at Kot Diji is close to which one of the following major sites of that civilization?
The following sentences describe one of the sites of the Harappan civilization: "The settlement is divided into two sections, one smaller but higher and the other much larger but lower. Archaeologists designate these as the citadel and the lower town respectively. Both were walled. Several buildings were built on platforms, which served as foundations."
Which of the following sites does it refer to?
A) Harappa
B) Mohenjodaro
C) Lothal
D) Kalibangan