Southern Chamber, East Gate Dholavira
Pillar members in their original place in the Castle, Harappan period (c.
Limestone Pillar Members, Dholavira
The limestone pillar members, found at Dholavira reminiscence of the Harappan culture. A circular cut base of the pillar is shown below. Pillar members have been found in various trenches around Dholavira.
Two Pillars, Dholavira
Two pillars associated with some type of entrance. It resembles a pillar shaped structure that is neatly polished. Two pillars could be a form of entry into a town, temple or a place of significance.
Basal slabs, Dholavira
A set of three rectangular basal slabs used to support the pillar column and mud bricks. The image shows finely crafted pillar base on which the composite pillar members were placed in order.
Rectangular basal slab, Dholavira
Top view of the rectangular basal slab with robust locking mechanism. Entire pillars rested on these superstructures [?]. These were used as a mounting point for side walls of chambers and to provide support to the roof structure.
Middle Town, Dholavira
The view of middle town as seen from the eastern wall periphery. The middle and lower towns were built on the northern part of the Dholavira while the Citadel was on the south part of the Dholavira.
Middle Town, Dholavira
Middle town from the Castle. A deep well used for drawing water from the ground during the Harappan and Late Harappan Period.
Reservoir, Dholavira
10) A large reservoir with a storm water drain on from the Southern end. This is a part of a series of reservoirs found on the south, west and north of the built-up area. A feeding drain can be seen emerging from the south of the reservoir.
North Gate and Object X Location
An entry point into the Dholavira city and offering a vantage point over the sprawling cityscape is the North Gate. There are two large and elevated chambers flanked by sunken passageways on both sides. It is connected with L-shaped staircases.
West Gate, Dholavira
The complete West Gate area.