Haryana

• 25 Feb 2022

Rakhigarhi

Why in News

• Recently, eminent archaeologist Vasand Shinde said that the research done in Rakhigarhi, Hisar, Haryana has been included in the list of 'Nine Break Through Research' by 'International Conference of Genomic Journal' and in 'Top 10' by prestigious journal 'Science'.

Key Points

• Rakhigarhi is the largest Harappan site in the Indian subcontinent. The site is situated in the plains of Saraswati river, about 27 km from the seasonal Ghaggar river.
• To study its evolution from 6000 BC (Pre-Harappan phase) to 2500 BC, excavations were carried out at Rakhigarhi under the leadership of ASI archaeologist Amarendra Nath.
• It is noteworthy that Prof. Shinde played an important role in the research related to Rakhigarhi. Prof. Shinde is also writing a book 'History of India' on these researches related to Indian history.
• Pro. Shinde said-
  
  • The DNA report of the remains, evidence and skeletons found in the excavations at Rakhigarhi, Lothal Gilund, Nujat etc. has proved that the Harappan civilization was the oldest and most developed civilization in the world.
  • The theory of Aryan invasion and coming from outside is fabricated and false, which has been confirmed on the basis of archaeological and scientific verification of DNA.