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Slides and images of Dholavira an archaeological site from the Ancient Indus Valley civilization

Small Reservoir, Dholavira

This reservoir is seen close to the citadel and is smaller in size than the other reservoirs found around the city. The Manhar river channel on the east filled up the Citadel reservoirs first. >

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. >

Dholavira Marketplace

Dholavira had a central marketplace. A thriving “Bazaar” to exchange goods from the middle-eastern merchants. This place was the center of trade and commerce used to exchange merchandise during trading seasons. The residential areas are located on e… >

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 … >

The Bailey, Dholavira

Quarters for important officials are located on the western side of the Citadel. It is a walled subdivision added during Stage III of the Harappan civilization. This part is adjacent to the west of the castle. The bailey’s length and breadth is 120 … >

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… >

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. >

Dholavira Storm Drain

A storm water drain leading to the reservoir near north wall is seen in the picture. The water harvesting channel filled up reservoirs adjacent to North, South and East sides of Dholavira. >

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