Thursday, May 5, 2016

Lower Town, Lothal

The archaeological remains of the 4000 year old town of Lothal has many interesting structures spread around. The entire area is divided into two primary zones – the upper and the lower town. 



The lower town contained commercial as well as residential area. The arterial streets running from north to south were flanked by rows of shops, residential dwellings and artisan's workshops. 



There are multiple two-roomed shops and workplaces of copper-smiths and blacksmiths.



The remains of the lower town suggest that the area had a bead-making factory. The factory comprised 11 rooms, which included worker's quarters, warehouse and guard rooms, surrounding a courtyard. 



27 comments:

  1. How nice the architecture was! Thanks for sharing.

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  2. I'm sure it was an impressive sight in days gone by!

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  3. Nice shots - that must have been something back it its time.

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  4. So much history in those ruins.

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  5. Isn't that amazing to think they had streets and a whole town laid out so perfectly so long ago. Were the bead workers slaves? (You mentioned a guard room, so I wondered why that would need to be there).

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  6. Looks fascinating!

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  7. A lonely bird amoung all that stone history. Have a wonderful weekend.

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  8. Amazing there is still any of it left!

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  9. Interesting excavation and well captured images! Liked the bird pic

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  10. Such an intriguing place.

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  11. Hello!:) How interesting, I like to see ruins of ancient civilizations
    and I like that you captures the little bird, that has no knowledge that he sits in a historic site!:)

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  12. One heck of a place!
    Beautiful photos and commentary.
    Wish you a Happy Weekend, Rajesh!
    Peace :)

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  13. what stories these old walls couldtell!

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  14. The shadow of the bird is ever so delicate.

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  15. Anonymous18:56

    interesting facts to learn about that place

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  16. Boa tarde, 4000 mil anos de historia, as fotos são excelentes.
    Boa semana,
    AG

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  17. Anonymous22:42

    Nice shots.

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  18. Anonymous20:35

    I always find your posts fascinating. Love the history you share with us.

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  19. Anonymous11:13

    cool :)

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  20. Nice and informative...

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  21. Interesting pictures, nice to know about this place :)

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  22. First time here. Interesting blog

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  23. Absolutely wonderful. Ever considered publishing? You must

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  24. I have been wanting to visit this place for long now. Hope it should happen this year. Fingers crossed though. Nice pictures.

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  25. Isn't it amazing to know they had a whole town well planned in that era as well? I wish to see a period film on it.

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  26. I am always amazed by the site of Lothal. What an advanced civilisation it must have been back then!

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