Lothal, Gujarat:

the ancient dockyard of Lothal

After my work around Jaisalmer was finished, I returned to Jaipur for a couple of days before another field survey called me to Gujarat.

The airplane brought me to Ahmedabad where a car with driver was already waiting. After driving for about two hours, we took a break at Lothal, one of the most prominent sites of the ancient Indus valley civilization. People inhabited the area already more than 5000 years ago and fortunately left a number of artefacts behind. I would say that a visit to Lothal is suited only for true history-buffs, but I nevertheless enjoyed my stroll through the excavated ruins. The most important sight is the world’s oldest known dockyard (constructed more than 4000 years ago!). In addition, I spotted some nice birds hopping through the dry grass.

entrance to the Archaeological Museum of Lothal

Archaeological Museum of Lothal

the ancient dockyard

the ancient dockyard

ruins of the Indus valley civilization

ruins of the Indus valley civilization

ruins of the Indus valley civilization

path through the excavation site

Indian Silverbill

male Desert Wheatear

male Desert Wheatear

male Desert Wheatear

female Desert Wheatear

female Desert Wheatear

Ashy-crowned Sparrow Lark

Ashy-crowned Sparrow Lark

Following this short visit to Lothal, we continued our drive to the Blackbuck National Park near Bhavnagar, which I will present to you in the coming post.