 Archaeological remains of washroom drainage system at Lothal | |
  Shown within Gujarat  Lothal (India)  Lothal (South Asia) | |
| Location | Saragwala, Gujarat, India |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 22°31′17″N 72°14′58″E / 22.52139°N 72.24944°E |
| Type | Settlement |
| Area | 7 ha (17 acres)[1] |
| History | |
| Founded | Approximately 2400 BCE[1] |
| Cultures | Indus Valley Civilization |
| Events | not known |
| Site notes | |
| Excavation dates | 1955–1960 |
| Condition | Ruined |
| Ownership | Public |
| Management | Archaeological Survey of India |
| Public access | Yes |
Lothal (IPA: [loˑt̪ʰəl]) was one of the southernmost sites of the ancient Indus Valley civilisation,[2] located in the Bhal region of the Indian state of Gujarat. Construction of the city is believed to have begun around 2200 BCE.[3]
- ^ a b Cite error: The named reference
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- ^ Kulke, Herman (2004). History of India. Routledge. p. 25. ISBN 9780415329200.