UNESCO Sites in India: Dholavira: A Harappan City (2021)

  • Location: Kutch District, Gujarat, India.
  • Historical Period: Dates back to the Indus Valley Civilization, around 3000 BCE to 1500 BCE.
  • Urban Planning: Zoning of the City
    • Citadel (castle): elite administrative and ceremonial area.
    • Middle town: residential and production areas.
    • Lower town: a larger area for the common populace.
  • Water Management System: A sophisticated water management system includes reservoirs, stepwells, channels
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