The ancient town of Dholavira

The 5000 year old Harrappan civilsation is showcased at the ruins of Dholavira. Our guide tells us that this site actually saw 7 different civilisation all buried under each other. Not much is known about how the city came to be abandoned. there is absolutely no evidence of fire, earthquake or any other natural calamity. The area is located in the Khadir Bet area
This photo shows the entrance to the area with the main citadel and below are the remains of the middle town where the Middle class lived.


























A closer view of the citadel where the ruler and the nobility lived







The main reservoir. Obviously, storage of water has always been of great importance to mankind.