Archaeologists have confirmed the existence of a shipyard at the Harappan site of Lothal in Gujarat, India. This discovery, made by the Indian Institute of Technology-Gandhinagar (IITGn), provides new insights into the region’s ancient trade and cultural interactions. The shipyard, featuring a large trapezoidal basin with inlet and outlet channels, was crucial for handling cargo and facilitating trade. This finding underscores the advanced maritime capabilities of the Indus Valley Civilization.
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Archeologists Confirm Existence of Harappan Shipyard.
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