Previous Year Question
Name one of the ports of the Harappan Civilization.
A.
Lothal
B.
Nagapattinam
C.
Mahasthangarh
D.
Alexandria
Correct Answer: A
Detailed Solution
Lothal was an important port-town of the Harappan Civilization. It was located in present-day Gujarat, near the Bhogava River in the Gulf of Khambhat region. A large rectangular basin discovered at the site has been identified as a tidal dockyard. Archaeologists have also found a warehouse, bead-making factory, stone anchors, marine shells and seals, indicating its importance as a centre of trade.
Objects associated with the Persian Gulf and Mesopotamia have also been found at Lothal, providing evidence of the Harappans' overseas trade contacts.
Fact: The site provides evidence of Harappan culture from approximately 2400 BCE to 1600 BCE.