TNPSC Thervupettagam

Harappan Era Caravanserai in Gujarat

October 27 , 2025 15 hrs 0 min 29 0
  • Researchers have discovered a 4,000-year-old caravanserai at Kotada Bhadli in Kutch, Gujarat.
  • The site dates back to 2300-1900 BCE, during the Indus Valley Civilisation.
  • Excavations revealed fortified walls, bastions, courtyards, animal enclosures, and multiple rooms.
  • The caravanserai served as a stopover for traders, offering food, shelter, and security.
  • Items found include pottery, food remains, and goods from distant regions, showing trade activity.

 

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