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Image: Well at ancient Harappan city of Dholavira

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Description: The well is a part of the water structures at the Castle of the ancient Harappan city of Dholavira. This well, is the largest found so far among ancient Harappan cities. It has an internal diameter of 4.25 meters, with evidence of pulley to fetch water up. There are two tanks connected by a covered drain which carried water from the well. Dholavira is an archaeological site of an ancient Harappan City dating back to 2600 BCE to 1800 BCE. It is one among the five largest Harappan cities with exquisite city planning and water management.
Title: Well at ancient Harappan city of Dholavira
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