Morodharo- A Harappan settlement near Dholavira |ForumIAS

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Source-This post on Morodharo- A Harappan settlement near Dholavira has been created based on the article “Kutch villagers’ treasure hunt helps unearth Harappan site near Dholavira” published in “The Times of India” on 20 February 2024.

Why in the news?

Archaeologists have recently discovered a Harappan-era fortified settlement named Morodharo near Dholavira.

Aspect	Details
Description	It is a fortified settlement dating back to the Harappan-era.
Location	Kutch District, Gujarat
Features	1) The settlement looks mature (2,600-1,900BCE) to late (1,900-1,300 BCE) Harappan. 2) Burial cairns, which are mounds of stones to demarcate a boundary, are also found here. 3) Harappan pottery with perforated jar sherds, reserved slipware, and terracotta cakes were unearthed. 4) All these items have a striking resemblance to those found in Dholavira.
Significance	As per archaeologist, this site and Dholavira both were dependent on the sea. This suggests the presence of navigable waters near Rann of Kutch in ancient times.