About 80km southwest of Ahmedabad, the city that stood here 4500 years ago was one of the most important of the Indus Valley civilisation, which extended into what is now Pakistan. Excavations have revealed the world’s oldest known artificial dock, which was connected to an old course of the Sabarmati River. Artifacts suggest that trade may have been conducted with Mesopotamia, Egypt and Persia. The site museum displays intricate seals, weights and measures, games and jewellery, plus an artist’s impression of how Lothal looked at its peak.
Lacking dramatic buildings, this archaeological site is best appreciated by true archaeology buffs.
