India Mint Stamp
Lokith Philately
Permanent Pictorial cancellation of Gujarat
Permanent Pictorial cancellation of Gujarat
Permanent Pictorial Cancellation inaugural day covers
Permanent Pictorial Cancellation inaugural day covers
Date of issue: 17.12.1997
Date of issue: 17.12.1997
Pin code: 382230
Pin code: 382230
Status: Active
Status: Active
PO Name: Lothal Bhurkhi Railway st
PO Name: Lothal Bhurkhi Railway st
Description: Lothal is located near Sargwala village of Dholka taluka, which is 85 km from Ahmedabad. At the time of excavation of the ancient mound at Lothal during 1955–62, the entire settlement here was divided into a citadel and a lower town, protected from floods by a 13-meter-thick brick wall on the western side. In which the chief lived in the citadel, where houses were built on a 3-meter-high platform and all civic amenities were provided, including pucca bathrooms, underground drains and a well for potable water. The lower city was divided into two departments. The main trading center was where artisans lived and the second was the residential area. The most outstanding remains found here are a large tank which has been identified as a dock and warehouse. The dock is constructed of well-backed bricks and was most scientifically designed to handle the flow of water and withstand the strength of the current and the thrust of the water. It was known for its unique water-locking device. The second important structure was that the warehouse was located at the southwest corner of the citadel. Several cuboidal blocks of brick were built over the platform, originally to provide a wooden canopy to protect the goods, on a raised platform. Excavations here have yielded a variety of artefacts including beads, seals seals, and shells, These include ivory, copper and bronze objects, tools, animal and human figurines, weights, and ritual objects.
Description: Lothal is located near Sargwala village of Dholka taluka, which is 85 km from Ahmedabad. At the time of excavation of the ancient mound at Lothal during 1955–62, the entire settlement here was divided into a citadel and a lower town, protected from floods by a 13-meter-thick brick wall on the western side. In which the chief lived in the citadel, where houses were built on a 3-meter-high platform and all civic amenities were provided, including pucca bathrooms, underground drains and a well for potable water. The lower city was divided into two departments. The main trading center was where artisans lived and the second was the residential area. The most outstanding remains found here are a large tank which has been identified as a dock and warehouse. The dock is constructed of well-backed bricks and was most scientifically designed to handle the flow of water and withstand the strength of the current and the thrust of the water. It was known for its unique water-locking device. The second important structure was that the warehouse was located at the southwest corner of the citadel. Several cuboidal blocks of brick were built over the platform, originally to provide a wooden canopy to protect the goods, on a raised platform. Excavations here have yielded a variety of artefacts including beads, seals seals, and shells, These include ivory, copper and bronze objects, tools, animal and human figurines, weights, and ritual objects.
