Dholavira, India attains UNESCO World Heritage site status!
Indians rejoiced as the Dholavira, the Harappan City in the Rann of Kutch has made it to the list of UNESCO World Heritage sites and this recognition has made many happy. It was known for its solid defensive mechanisms, special burial structure and water management system amongst many other things. Dholavira was discovered in 1968 and as per experts, it was witness to the development of early humankind.
The nomination was submitted back in January 2020 and this site was also on the tentative list previously. People shared congratulatory posts on Twitter as they were thrilled. Take a look at these tweets below.
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— UNESCO ????? #Education #Sciences #Culture ???????????? (@UNESCO) July 27, 2021
Dholavira: A Harappan City, in #India????????, just inscribed on the @UNESCO #WorldHeritage List. Congratulations! ????
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this is hugely important, well done; difficult to access but so important in The History of India https://t.co/EsvqTeFWQo
— Aline Dobbie (@AlineDobbie) July 27, 2021
Almost screamed because I've spent SO MUCH time here. Incredibly proud! ???????? https://t.co/lnb3VBfcdJ
— Nayanika (@TheSourIndian) July 27, 2021
Oh wow. The @UNESCO has declared a Harappan city as a World Heritage site. Wow. What a gripping news. If Harappan ruins are not worthy of being heritage sites then what even is happening in the world. Why these people keep promoting mediocrity as visionary is beyond me. https://t.co/TkmUNiiT4s
— Later-Vader (@jacquesmugatu) July 27, 2021
Ancient harappan city a much deserved place in Unesco heritage list. Unfortunately majority of harappan cities are in Pakistan and Afghanistan https://t.co/Uz2giM9lRZ
— Raghuram Sarabu (@raghuramsarabu) July 27, 2021
Finally!!! The ignored Harappan city will now receive its much deserved attention.#India #WorldHeritage https://t.co/t8Yj7qjOAf
— Elliot (@anxietyprime09) July 27, 2021