A recent study by the Indian Institute of Technology-Gandhinagar has uncovered evidence of the Lothal dockyard from the Harappan Civilization. This finding sheds new light on ancient maritime activities.
Findings
Hypothesis on Inland Network: Researchers hypothesized that Lothal was connected to an inland network reaching the Rann of Kutch.
Identification of Water Channel: Researchers traced a water channel to the Sabarmati river, which historically flowed by Lothal.
Shift in River Course: The Sabarmati river has since shifted its course and now flows 20 km away from Lothal.
Trade Route: The study indicates that traders accessed Gujarat via the Gulf of Khambhat.
Traders are believed to have transported materials from Ratanpura to Mesopotamia (modern-day Iraq).
History
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