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Lothal Maritime Heritage Complex

Context

The government recently assessed the progress of the National Maritime Heritage Complex (NMHC) in Lothal, Gujarat.

About National Maritime Heritage Complex

The Ministry of Ports, Shipping, and Waterways, under Sagarmala Programme is developing the National Maritime Heritage Complex, a world-class facility which will showcase India’s maritime heritage from ancient to modern times, adopting an innovative “edutainment” approach using cutting-edge technology to spread awareness and attract international tourists.
The National Maritime Heritage Complex (NMHC) in Lothal, Gujarat, is set to become an international tourist hotspot, celebrating India’s rich maritime legacy.
Spanning from ancient civilisations to modern times, the complex will use a unique blend of education and entertainment, incorporating the latest technology to immerse visitors in the country’s maritime history.
Key project landmarks include INS Nishank, the Lothal Jetty Walkway, and the Museum Block

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Lothal

Lothal is a portmanteau of Loth and thal which means “the mound of the dead.”
It was a prominent city of the ancient Indus Valley Civilisation dating back to 2400 BCE.
It holds historical significance for its advanced dockyard, thriving trade, and renowned bead-making industry.
Artifacts such as seals, tools, and pottery unearthed by archaeologists reveal a rich cultural and economic history, making it a pivotal site of the Harappan civilisation.
It was located in the Bh?l region in what is present-day Gujarat.
Lothal, home to the world’s oldest dockyard, was once a vibrant melting pot of civilisations, ideas, and, of course, trade.
Town Planning And The Culture
- Dockyard: It is thought to have had the world’s first known dock – which connected Lothal to the Sabarmati River on the trade route between Harappan cities in Sindh and Saurashtra.
- Drainage System: Just like Harappan Civilization Lothal civilization has a well-planned drainage system.
- Administrative Building: Unlike the citadel in Mohenjo Daro or Harappa, it is not separate and fortified; it is located in the main settlement.
- Cultivation And Diet: The major cultivation of the Lothal India was rice and cotton.
Indus Valley Civilisation:
- After the Mesapotamium and Egyptian Era, Indus Valley Civilisation is one of the oldest civilizations in the world.
- Also known as Harappan Civilisation, IVC extended from modern-day northeast Afghanistan to Pakistan and northwest India.

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Lothal Maritime Heritage Complex

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