India

Khirasara

Indus Valley settlement, Mature Harappan (c.2600–2200 BCE)

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Khirasara is an archaeological site belonging to the Indus Valley civilization. This site is located in Nakhatrana Taluka of Kutch district in the western Indian state of Gujarat. It is located on the bank of Khari river. The site is 85 km from Bhuj, the district headquarters.

Paleolithic
Mesolithic
Neolithic
Chalcolithic
Bronze Age
Iron Age
Classical Period
Post-Classical Period
Early Modern Period
Industrial Period
Contemporary Period
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Exploration discovery

1976–1977

Excavations began

December 2009

Flourished

c. 2600–2200 BCE

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WarehousesContainers
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Defensive Walls
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WorkshopsFurnaces
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Domestic and Habitation Structures

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Hearths
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Country

India

Coordinates

23.11° N, 69.02° E