Lothal
Archaeological remains of the drainage system, 2012 | |
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| Location | Gujarat, India |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 22°31′17″N 72°14′58″E / 22.52139°N 72.24944°E |
| Type | Settlement |
| Area | 7 ha (17 acres) |
| History | |
| Founded | c. 2300 BC |
| Cultures | Indus Valley Civilization |
| Site notes | |
| Discovered | 1954 |
| Excavation dates | 1955–1960 |
| Condition | Ruined |
| Ownership | Public |
| Management | Archaeological Survey of India |
| Public access | Yes |
Lothal (Gujarati pronunciation: [lot̪ʰəl]) was one of the southernmost sites of the ancient Indus Valley civilisation, located in the Bhal region of the Indian state of Gujarat. Construction of the city is believed to have begun around 2300 BCE.