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SUMMARY:Contentious theories and computational approaches: A case study of
  the Harappan port Lothal and the Nal Corridor - Dr Ekta Gupta\, Catalan I
 nstitute of Classical Archaeology
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CONTACT:Akshyeta Suryanarayan
DESCRIPTION:Lothal\, a prominent port during the Bronze Age Harappan Civil
 isation (2600-1900 BCE)\, is situated about 30 km inland from the Gulf of 
 Khambhat on the western coast of India in Gujarat. The presence of a brick
 -walled ‘dockyard’ adds significance to the site. However\, the functi
 on of this structure continues to be a topic of debate among archaeologist
 s since its discovery in the 1950s by S R Rao. Another contentious issue i
 n this region is the 'seawater' link via the Nal Corridor\, connecting Lit
 tle Rann to the Gulf of Khambhat. This study reexamines the dockyard and N
 al Corridor theory by integrating early maps\, multispectral/multitemporal
  satellite data\, and Digital Elevation Models. Findings confirm the navig
 ability of the Nal Corridor through interconnected waterbodies and reveal 
 a direct connection between Lothal and the River Sabarmati\, placing Lotha
 l at an intersection of three important waterways. This study highlights t
 he critical role of remote sensing in verifying and refining previously pr
 oposed interpretations while providing fresh perspectives that enhance our
  understanding of the past.\n\nVenue: McDonald Institute Seminar Room\, Do
 wning Street\, Cambridge CB2 3ER.\n\nAll welcome!\n\nRegister online for t
 his talk: https://cam-ac-uk.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYtcOihpzspGdeh2u7GO
 Ql1P8JjtkZmpi7T#/registration
LOCATION:McDonald Institute Seminar Room\, Department of Archaeology\, Dow
 ning Site
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