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Source: The post is based on the article “PM reviews work in progress of National Maritime Heritage Complex site at Lothal, Gujarat” published in PIB on 19th October 2022.
What is the News?
The Prime Minister has reviewed the work in progress at the site of the National Maritime Heritage Complex at Lothal, Gujarat.
About National Maritime Heritage Complex(NHMC)
National Maritime Heritage Complex(NHMC) will be developed in Lothal region of Gujarat.
It would be developed as an international tourist destination, where the maritime heritage of India from ancient to modern times would be showcased.
The idea is to create an edutainment (education with entertainment) approach for this destination that would be of great interest to the visitors.
It is going to cover an area of 400 acres, with structures such as Heritage Theme Park, National Maritime Heritage Museum, Lighthouse Museum, Maritime Institute, eco-resorts, and more.
There will also be many pavilions where all coastal states in India and union territories can showcase their artifacts and maritime heritage.
About Lothal
Lothal was one of the prominent cities of the Harappan civilization.
The site is known for the discovery of the oldest man-made dockyard which was connected to an old course of the Sabarmati River.
Other features include the acropolis, the lower town, the bead factory, the warehouses, and the drainage system.
The site has been nominated to be enlisted as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
