Verified23.6200° N · 70.8400° E · 25 m
Surkotada Citadel Sister Mound
Mature Harappan (2300–1700 BCE)·Harappan·🇮🇳 Gujarat, India
About
About Surkotada Citadel Sister Mound
Surkotada Citadel Sister Mound in Gujarat, India is a Mature Harappan (2300–1700 BCE) tell attributed to Harappan. Twin citadel west of main Surkotada with horse bones debated and fire altar. Joshi Surkotada with Equus remains disputed as horse, fort walls 3 m.
Why it mattersKey Harappan or megalithic pastoral site defining Deccan trajectory
Open questions
Mysteries & theories
Mysteries
- 01Chalcolithic–Harappan chronology
- 02Ash mound pastoralism model
Theories
- 01Water management
- 02Pastoral cattle cult
Theories are interpretations, not findings. The seal above tells you how much scholarly weight the place carries.
History
How it came to be
- Built
- c. 2300 BCE
- Period
- Mature Harappan (2300–1700 BCE)
- Culture
- Harappan
- Purpose
- Twin citadel west of main Surkotada with horse bones debated and fire altar
- Excavation
- Partially excavated
c. 2300 BCE
Initial construction
c. 1900 CE
Archaeological survey
On the ground
Structures & features
23.6200° N · 70.8400° E · 25 m · 3 mapped features
Surkotada Citadel Sister Mound — Citadel Mound
citadelCitadel summit
23.6201° N · 70.8401° ESurkotada Citadel Sister Mound — Town Enclosure
wallsTown walls
23.6198° N · 70.8402° ESurkotada Citadel Sister Mound — Craft Workshop Terrace
workshopWorkshop area
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