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PM Modi shares pictures of his visit to Harappan city Dholavira, now among UNESCO's World Heritage sites

Harrapan city 'Dholavira' gets UNESCO's World Heritage site tag

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Harrapan city 'Dholavira' gets UNESCO's World Heritage site tag

The Harrapan city 'Dholavira' in Gujarat on Tuesday (July 27) was declared as UNESCO's World Heritage site. 

PM Narendra Modi at Dholavira

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PM Narendra Modi at Dholavira

Reacting to the development, Prime Minister Narendra Modi took to his official social media accounts and shared some of the pictures when he visited Dholavira as the Gujarat Chief Minister.

PM Modi visited Dholavira as Gujarat CM

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PM Modi visited Dholavira as Gujarat CM

On hearing the news, PM Modi expressed that he was 'absolutely delighted'. He said that he first visited Dholavira during his student days and 'was mesmerised' by the place. 

PM Modi during his visit to Harappan City Dholavira

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PM Modi during his visit to Harappan City Dholavira

PM Modi said that as the Chief Minister of Gujarat, he had the opportunity to work on aspects relating to heritage conservation and restoration in Dholavira. 

PM Modi said Dholavira was an important urban centre

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PM Modi said Dholavira was an important urban centre

The Prime Minister said that Dholavira was an important urban centre and is one of 'our most important linkages with our past'. 

 

"It is a must-visit, especially for those interested in history, culture and archaeology," he said.

Dholavira dates back to over 4500 years ago

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Dholavira dates back to over 4500 years ago

Dholavira dates back to over 4500 years ago and is one of the two largest Harappan sites in India. It is also the fifth-largest in the subcontinent and has reportedly seen all the stages of the Harappan culture from about 2900 BC to 1500 BC.

Harappan city Dholavi is 'most remarkable' and 'well-preserved'

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Harappan city Dholavi is 'most remarkable' and 'well-preserved'

The UNESCO said that the ancient city is one of the 'most remarkable' and 'well-preserved' urban settlements in South Asia.

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