Largest Harrapan site - Art & Culture
Q. Consider the following statements
1. Till now, Mheonjo-daro, in Pakistan the largest Harrapan site which is replaced by Rakhigarhi village in Haryana
2. It is situated on the dry bed of the Sarasvati river
3. According to the archaeologists, Rakhigarhi is place from where the Harappan civilization began in the Ghaggar basin in Haryana and gradually expanded to the Indus valley
Which of the above statements is/are correct? - Published on 06 May 15a. 1,2
b. 2,3
c. 1,3
d. All
ANSWER: All
Findings till date indicate that Rakhigarhi settlement witnessed all the three phases. It is a well planned city with 1.92 m wide roads, a bit wider than in Kalibangan. The pottery is similar to Kalibangan and Banawali. Pits surrounded by walls have been found, which are thought to be for sacrificial or some religious ceremonies. Fire was used extensively in their religious ceremonies. There are brick lined drains to handle sewage from the houses. Terracotta statues, weights, bronze artefacts, comb, copper fish hooks, needles and terracotta seals have also been found. A bronze vessel has been found which is decorated with gold and silver. A gold foundry with about 3000 unpolished semi-precious stones has been found.
