Lothal, Gujrat

One of the southernmost outposts of the Indus civilisation, and certainly one of the most interesting of Harrapan townplanning, Lothal is around 80 kms from Ahmedabad. The unique lockgated dockyard is perhaps the greatest of maritime architecture from the ancient world, and to the Sabarmati river just before its meeting with the sea in Gulf of Cambay.

Lothal, however, is one of the few known ports on an ocean. Lothal was originally the site for the lustrous Red Ware culture, named for its micaceous pottery. Bn 2400 BC Harappans arrived here from the Indus Valley, perhaps in search of more fertile lands and potential ports. Gradually they colonised many areas along the Gulf of Cambay, forming citadels that include the southernmost outposts of the Indus Valley civilisation.

Lothal is situated at a distance of 80 km from Ahmedabad. It is one of the most important archaeological sites in India.
How to reach Lothal Near Train station is Ahmedabad. Make your you have print map to get to Lothal as most of locals are not aware of importance of the place so often ignored.

Lothal Map