Context

The proposed development of five iconic archaeological sites located across five states, including Rakhigarhi, Haryana was conceptualized in the Union budget of 2020.

About

Rakhigarhi

• Representation of Harappan Culture: The site has yielded various stages of Harappan culture.
• It is by far one of the largest Harappan sites in India.
• Seven (07) mounds are located here.

• Collective Site: The ancient site of Rakhi-Khas and Rakhi-Shahpur are collectively known as Rakhigarhi.
• Location: It is located on the right bank of the now dried-up Palaeo-channel of Drishadvati (Saraswati basin).
  
  
• Some important discovered features:
• Infrastructure: paved roads, drainage system, large rainwater collection, storage system, terracotta bricks.
• Art: statue production, and skilled working of bronze and precious metals have been uncovered.
• Jewelry, bangles made from terracotta, conch shells, gold, and semi-precious stones.
• Fire altars and apsidal structures were revealed in Rakhigarh