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Rakhigarhi: Largest Harappan Site Unveiled by Monidipa Bose Dey is a document available to read on EtoBox.
Rakhigarhi is now considered the largest Harappan site discovered, covering 550 hectares, and was likely the capital of the Indus Valley civilization around 5,000 years ago. Recent excavations have uncovered evidence of extensive manufacturing and trade. However, the site faces serious threats from encroachment, illegal mining, and lack of protection. Its discovery helped establish that the Indus Valley civilization began earlier and possibly originated further east in areas like Haryana, not just in modern
- Author
- Monidipa Bose Dey
- Language
- EN