Lothal

Lothal
Archaeological remains of the drainage system at Lothal
Shown within Gujarat
Lothal (India)
Lothal (South Asia)
LocationSaragwala, Gujarat, India
Coordinates22°31′17″N 72°14′58″E / 22.52139°N 72.24944°E / 22.52139; 72.24944
TypeSettlement
Area7 ha (17 acres)
History
FoundedApproximately 2400 BCE
CulturesIndus Valley Civilization
Eventsnot known
Site notes
Excavation dates1955–1960
ConditionRuined
OwnershipPublic
ManagementArchaeological Survey of India
Public accessYes

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 2200 BCE.