Pre-Historic Past of Gujarat - External Linkages

Archaeological evidence from Dholavira and other Indus Valley Civilization sites in Gujarat reveals extensive maritime trade networks spanning 4500 years ago, linking the region to ports in Dilmun, Mesopotamia, and Egypt. The study identifies a sophisticated urban infrastructure, including docks, warehouses, and standardized weights/measures, suggesting advanced commercial and social organization. Analysis of steatite seals and artifacts indicates robust external linkages, with ports like Lothal and Kuntasi serving as key hubs during different phases of the civilization (early to late Harappan). The research underscores Gujarat's pivotal role in long-distance trade, contemporary to Sumerian and Egyptian civilizations.

Edward, M. R. (2026). Pre-Historic Past of Gujarat - External Linkages. Maritime Heritage of Gujarat, Kathiawad and Kutch, 66–80. https://doi.org/10.4324/9781003732037-6