New Archaeological Findings at Rakhigarhi

On 8th May, 2022, the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) in Rakhigarhi village (Hisar, Haryana) uncovered significant evidence pointing towards the possibility of a meticulous and well-planned Harappan Civilisation settlement.

  • In 2020 Budget, Finance Minister named Rakhigarhi as one of five ancient sites that the Indian government will develop as iconic archaeological attractions.
  • Other four sites are- Hastinapur (UP), Dholavira (Gujarat), Shivsagar (Assam), and Aadichanallur (Tamil Nadu).

About Rakhigarhi: The site of Rakhigarh is one of the five known biggest townships of Harappan civilization on Indian sub-continent.

  • Other four are Harappa, Mohenjodaro and Ganveriwala in Pakistan and Dholavira (Gujrat) in India.
  • The site is located in the Sarasvati river plain, some 27 km from the seasonal Ghaggar River.
  • This site was excavated by Shri Amarendra Nath of Archeological Survey of India.
  • On May 2012, Rakhigarhi was declared as one of the 10 most endangered heritage sites in Asia.

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