Total number of Harappan sites in the western state of Gujarat is more than 190. Prominent among them are Lothal, Prabhas Patan, Rojdi, Desalpur and Surkotda.
Situated near Gunthali in Nakhatrana Taulka of Kutch district, the small Harappan site of Desalpur is famous for disproportionately large fortification. Excavation at the site was conducted by Archeological Survey of India during 1963-63.
Situated near Gunthali in Nakhatrana Taulka of Kutch district, the small Harappan site of Desalpur is famous for disproportionately large fortification. Excavation at the site was conducted by Archeological Survey of India during 1963-63.
During the Indus Valley Civilization, the township of Desalpur
was fortified. The fortification wall was constructed of stones with mud
filling inside. Many houses were constructed just against the inner face of the
fortification wall. In the centre was found a structural complex having massive
walls and the rooms with offsets. It seems that the building must have been
some important structure during the times.
There is an urgent need to take steps as this Harappan site,
located on the banks of Bbhadar river, is facing erosion.
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