The Lost City of Rakhigarhi

Introduction to Dr. S.K. Manjul

What are the key findings in this dig? 

Why are early Indian excavations hidden?

What happens after the dig ends?

Intro to Dinesh Sheoran

Expectations on Development

Iconic site: Plans for development and jobs?

But does a normal tourist come here?

How can this site’s conservation be ensured?

 Conclusion

Credits

We take you to Rakhigarhi, the largest city of the Harappan civilization deep underneath a quiet village in Haryana. Despite its historical significance and being declared an “iconic site” in the 2020-21 Budget, Rakhigarhi remains a forgotten relic. Host Nidhi Sharma travels to the ruins and talks to Dr. S.K. Manjul, Archaeologist and current zila parishad member Dinesh Sheoran about fascinating discoveries from the site: from a mud-brick stadium that existed years before the Romans and Greek came up with them  to evidence of ancient communal rituals. But preserving this heritage is a struggle, with no proper museum, viewing decks, or guided tours, fragile structures are reburied under tarpaulin, waiting for the day conservation efforts to catch up. Why does a site so crucial to understanding our civilization remain neglected? What’s stopping Rakhigarhi from becoming the next Dholavira or Mohenjo-daro?

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We take you to Rakhigarhi, the largest city of the Harappan civilization deep underneath a quiet village in Haryana. Despite its historical significance and being declared an &ldquo;iconic site&rdquo; in the 2020-21 Budget, Rakhigarhi remains a forgotten relic. Host Nidhi Sharma travels to the ruins and talks to Dr. S.K. Manjul, Archaeologist and current zila parishad member Dinesh Sheoran about fascinating discoveries from the site: from a mud-brick stadium that existed years before the Romans and Greek came up with them&nbsp; to evidence of ancient communal rituals. But preserving this heritage is a struggle, with no proper museum, viewing decks, or guided tours, fragile structures are reburied under tarpaulin, waiting for the day conservation efforts to catch up. Why does a site so crucial to understanding our civilization remain neglected? What&rsquo;s stopping Rakhigarhi from becoming the next Dholavira or Mohenjo-daro? Credits: <a href="https://youtu.be/AEqr05uW-y8?si=4REZ3KRqOIqJjnio">Mirror Now </a>Check out other interesting episodes from the host like: <a href="https://open.spotify.com/episode/4mb08eRnS3yvtzZCE8rXYp?si=7fda2d2180d1449f">Corner Office Conversation with Arundhati Bhattacharya, Chairperson &amp; CEO, Salesforce India</a>, <a href="https://open.spotify.com/episode/2RsG42wnF2joQ0OxNbN1p6?si=e54f376b64014488">India vs TB: Where are we at?</a>, <a href="https://open.spotify.com/episode/5l7qHCnRAeCD6jPL7Eb49S?si=8245fe33bc6a44e6">Maha Kumbh: Business in Blessings</a>,&nbsp; <a href="https://open.spotify.com/episode/7x6TslL7PiPlFCKalbdySn?si=6efdf54121164406">X or Exchanges? Should Market Disclosure Rules Taper Down?</a>, and <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/in/podcast/the-morning-brief/id1568661777">more! </a>You can follow our host Nidhi Sharma on her social media: <a href="https://twitter.com/nidhi_sharma">Twitte</a>r &amp; <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/nidhi-sharma-4439b47/">Linkedin</a>
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