[8] Some of these took advantage of the slope of the ground within the large settlement,[8] a drop of 13 metres (43 ft) from northeast to northwest. The resort offers a perfect blend of hisory, nature and along with the comfort of modern amenities. [19], Seven hemispherical constructions were found at Dholavira, of which two were excavated in detail, which were constructed over large rock cut chambers. [14] The acropolis and the middle town had been furnished with their own defence-work, gateways, built-up areas, street system, wells, and large open spaces. To further access water, few rock-cut wells, which date as one of the oldest examples, are evident in different parts of the city, the most impressive one being located in the citadel. A giant bronze hammer, a big chisel, a bronze hand-held mirror, a gold wire, gold ear stud, gold globules with holes, copper celts and bangles, shell bangles, phallus-like symbols of stone, square seals with Indus inscription and signs, a circular seal, humped animals, pottery with painted motifs, goblets, dish-on-stand, perforated jars, Terracotta tumblers in good shape, architectural members made of ballast stones, grinding stones, mortars, etc., were also found at this site. [26] Large black-slipped jars with pointed base were also found at this site. Its scale of enclosures, the hierarchical street pattern and defined spatial utilization i.e. Measuring 283 meters in length and 47.5 meters in width, the stadia had four narrow terraces possibly as seating arrangement. The site is set in a barren landscape, devoid of habitation where negligible exogenous factors exist that could impact the property. Nuvia was founded in 2019 by three former Apple semiconductor executives. Criterion (v): The excavated site of Dholavira demonstrates the ingenuity of Harappan people to evolve a highly organised system of town planning with perfected proportions, interrelation of functional areas, street-pattern and an efficient water conservation system that supported life for more than 1200 years (3000 BCE to 1800 BCE) against harsh hot arid climate. This village is 165 km (103 mi) from Radhanpur. [30] Most of the inscriptions are found on seals (mostly made out of stone) and sealings (pieces of clay on which the seal was pressed down to leave its impression). The archaeologist who excavated this Dholavira site says that there was a citadel in the centre of the site. Water diverted from seasonal streams, scanty precipitation and available ground was sourced, stored, in large stone-cut reservoirs which are extant along the eastern and southern fortification. To the north of the citadel was the quadrangular middle town having an area identified as the ceremonial ground or stadia. This method of constructing a column was an ingenious alternative to a monolithic column. Property names are listed in the language in which they have been submitted by the State Party. that these type of seals represent early conventions of Indus seal making. To create a pillar, such segments were piled to attain requisite height and a wooden pole was inserted to ensure stability. The excavated remains of the complete water system distinguishes this site from others. The city also drew water from the seasonal streams flowing on the northern and southern faces of the fortification. One of the excavated structures was designed in the form of a spoked wheel. 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