Source: New Indian Express
Context: The Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) has flagged concerns regarding the poor preservation, lack of tourist facilities, and halted excavation activities at Dholavira, an ancient Harappan city and UNESCO World Heritage Site.
About Dholavira:
- Significance: Dholavira is an important archaeological site from the Indus Valley Civilization, inhabited from 3000 BCE to 1800 BCE.
- Location: Situated in Kutch District, Gujarat, between the seasonal streams of Mansar and Manhar.
- Dholavira is the fifth largest site of the Indus Valley Civilization in the sub-continent.
- UNESCO status: Designated a World Heritage Site in 2021.
- City layout: Comprises a walled city and cemetery, featuring a Castle with a Bailey, Ceremonial Ground, Middle Town, and Lower Town.
- Key features: Notable for its advanced water management system, with 16 reservoirs and channels, step wells, and large public baths.
- Historical insights: Dholavira’s remains reveal insights into urban planning, trade, governance, and Harappan culture, showcasing fortifications, gateways, workshops, and residential units.
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