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ArchaeologyField report14 April 20269 min

New excavations at Dholavira reveal Harappan ritual structures

Recent excavations at Dholavira, a major Harappan site in Gujarat, have unearthed elaborate ritual structures, including a massive public bath and a unique ceremonial pathway lined with terracotta figurines. The discovery sheds new light on the sophisticated urban planning and spiritual practices of the Harappan civilization, which thrived over 4,000 years ago. Preliminary analysis suggests that these structures were an integral part of the city's sacred landscape, underscoring the significance of ritual and ceremony in everyday Harappan life.

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