New Archaeological Findings at Rakhigarhi

On 8^th 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 ....