Gujarat to unveil massive replica of ancient Harappan metropolis

Coming soon in Gujarat: A life-size Harappan town with markets, dockyards. (See the linked source for details.)

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Indian Express — India →

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Prelims-testable facts

01A life-size Harappan town with markets and dockyards is being constructed in Gujarat.
02The town is a recreation of the ancient Lothal city, which existed around 4,500 years ago.
03Lothal was home to the world's oldest known artificial dock, connected to an old course of the Sabarmati river.
04The National Maritime Heritage Complex Lothal will feature a replica Harappan City with reconstructed architecture and lifestyle.
05The complex will also include a Lothal Mini Recreation, offering a vivid experience of ancient Harappan life.
06The project is estimated to cost ₹4,500 crore (approximately $570 million USD).

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Most people think the Harappan civilization was only found in Mohenjo-Daro and Harappa, but actually it had settlements across modern-day India, including Gujarat.
Most people think the National Maritime Heritage Complex Lothal is a new discovery, but actually it's being constructed based on existing archaeological sites.

Mains Practice Question

Critically examine the significance of preserving the history of the Harappan civilization through a life-size replica town.

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Prelims Practice MCQs

Single facthard

On what site will the life-size Harappan town be built?

A.100-hectare site in Khambhat
B.200-hectare site in Ahmedabad
C.50-hectare site in Surat
D.150-hectare site in Rajkot

The project will be built on a 200-hectare site in Khambhat, Gujarat.

Multiple statementsmedium

Consider the following statements regarding Gujarat Government's Harappan Town Project: 1. The project will be built on a 100-hectare site in Khambhat, Gujarat. 2. The town is expected to attract tourists and help preserve the history of the Harappan civilization. 3. The Gujarat government has allocated ₹500 crore for the project. How many of the above statements are correct?

A.Only one
B.Only two
C.All three
D.None

Statement 1 is incorrect because the fact list states that the project will be built on a 200-hectare site in Khambhat. Statement 2 is correct as it aligns with statement 3 from the fact list. Statement 3 is incorrect because the fact list states that ₹100 crore has been allocated for the project.

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