Another Harappan site discovered in Saurashtra

During annual excavation programme by MSU teachers and students, which began 40 days back, the team has unearthed a huge wall, kilns to make clay utensils, and ovens to melt metal. The study of configuration of the wall revealed the Harappan village was spread over about 11 hectares. In Saurashtra, there are over 300 Harappan civilsation sites, which are called Sorath Harappan. The excavation site is located on a mound, locally known as Jedak Ni Tekri.

8220;It is a huge wall which appears to have been constructed to protect the village. It is 270 metre in length and 90 metre in width. It is constructed on a mound, which is 2-3 metre high from the surface,8217;8217; said Ajith Prasad, an MSU reader leading the excavation team.

Prasad said the study reveals that a Harappan village located at Pithad could be as big as the one at the Lothal site. The village was spread over the an area of 11 hectares. The excavation has revealed the presence of a settlement inside and outside the fortified wall. 8220;The inside area was used for craft activity and residential purpose. In the outside area, there settled those who were not included in town management,8217;8217; he said.