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Indus Valley Civilization(IVC)

Indus Valley Civilization(IVC)

Ratadiya Ri Dheri: A New Harappan Site

Ratadiya Ri Dheri: A New Harappan Site Recently, archaeologist Dilip Kumar Saini unearthed an ancient Harappan site at Ratadiya Ri Dheri in the Jaisalmer district of Rajasthan. The site provides fresh evidence of Harappan presence in the arid region of western Rajasthan. The discovery is significant because it expands the known geographical spread of the Indus Valley Civilization into desert regions and highlights the existence of rural Harappan settlements in western Rajasthan. Aspect Details Timeline The site belongs to the Mature Harappan phase, dated around 2600–1900 BCE. Settlement Type It has been identified as a rural settlement and is described…

16 April, 2026 Indus Valley Civilization(IVC)

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