Harappa Excavations: 5000 year old gold jewelry making factory discovered at Rakhigarhi site

New Delhi, May 9: During the recent excavation at the Rakhigarhi site in Haryana, remains of 5000 year old copper and gold jewelry making factory have been discovered. Sanjay K Manjul, who was the Joint Director General, Archeological Survey of India (ASI) said, "Copper and gold objects were found, along with artifacts, beads, sealed scripts with motifs, and ceilings with Harappan script and elephant depictions."

 

 

 

 

Several rounds of excavations have been conducted since last years at the Harappan site of Rakhigarhi, that have resulted into landmark discoveries about the ancient human civilization. The last excavation lead by Dr. Vasant Shinde had resulted in the fact that Rakhigarhi was the largest Harappan city, prior to which Mohenjodaro was being considered to be the largest.

 

About the recent findings of 5000 year old gold jewelry making factory at Rakhigarhi, Joint Director General, Archeological Survey of India (ASI), Sanjay K Manjul said, "Rakhigarhi archeological site has 7 mounds and we've uncovered pieces of evidence of Harappan culture in all seven. Similar excavations have happened before and this is the 3rd phase." He further added, "Well-led planning could be observed here, with streets and walls along it, house complexes, drainage systems, burnt brick structural support and varieties of pottery components with many paintings showing their improved baking technique."

 

 

 

 

 

Significantly, the excavation resulted in the finding of "Copper and gold objects, along with artifacts, beads, sealed scripts with motifs, and ceilings with Harappan script and elephant depictions." According to Sanjay Manjul, this shows their cultural diversity and the ASI's motive is to develop the site iconically.