1 History & Culture · 1.1.2 Indus Valley Civilisation

1.1.2.2 Major Harappan sites and what each is known for

Each major Harappan site is remembered for a signature find: the Great Bath at Mohenjodaro, granaries at Harappa, the dockyard at Lothal, the ploughed field at Kalibangan, water works at Dholavira.

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  • Harappa
  • Mohenjodaro
  • Lothal
  • Kalibangan
  • Dholavira
  • Chanhudaro
  • Banawali
  • Rakhigarhi
  • Surkotada
  • Balakot
  • Nageshwar
  • Great Bath
  • dockyard

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