Lothal: A Harappan Port Town 1955-62 in Set of 2 Volumes (Memoirs No-78 An Old and Rare Book)

DETAILS : 

• Publisher ‏ : ‎ Archaeological Survey of India
  
• Author : S. R. Rao
  
• Publication date ‏ : ‎ April 1, 1979
  
• Edition ‏ : ‎ 1979th
  
• Binding : Hardcover
  
• Language ‏ : ‎ English
  
• Weight : 4.3 kg

ABOUT THE BOOK 

Lothal: A Harappan Port Town 1955–62 is a seminal two-volume work documenting the archaeological excavations at Lothal, one of the most important sites of the Indus Valley Civilization. The book presents detailed findings from excavations conducted between 1955 and 1962, including urban planning, dockyard structures, artifacts, seals, and trade evidence. Richly illustrated with maps, drawings, and photographs, it offers an in-depth reconstruction of Harappan maritime activity. The work is considered a foundational reference for understanding ancient Indian seafaring and trade networks. It is invaluable for scholars of archaeology, history, and ancient civilizations.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR 

S. R. Rao (Shikaripura Ranganatha Rao) was one of India’s most distinguished archaeologists and a former Director of the Archaeological Survey of India. He played a pioneering role in maritime archaeology and is credited with identifying Lothal as a major Harappan port. Rao led several important excavations that reshaped understanding of India’s ancient coastal trade. His meticulous scholarship combined fieldwork with historical interpretation. He remains a towering figure in South Asian archaeology.