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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. The rect… >

West Gate, Dholavira

The complete West Gate area. >

North Wall Reservoir Dholavira

A large reservoir located on the northern periphery of the city. According to town planning and location of middle and lower town, large reservoirs were used for industrial purposes. >

Eastern Dholavira Wall

Eastern Wall – Remnant of the eastern wall after the fortification of the city. There are gates on the wall running along its periphery. >

The West Gate Dholavira

A broad and deep passageway with stairs and a high front terrace with connected pathways and on outward gentle slope. The entry from west gate leads to a set of reservoirs. Pillars and pilasters can be seen on the interior chambers of the west gate… >

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. >

Southern Chamber, East Gate Dholavira

Pillar members in their original place in the Castle, Harappan period (c. 2500-1900 BCE). The east gate is quite elaborate with a large and elevated built-in chamber and a sunken passageway in front that connects to the stairs rising on the interior… >

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. >

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. The … >

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. These can be found in the upper part of the town or the c… >

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