Lothal

Lothal used to be an important city in during the time of the flourishing Indus Valley Civilization and was discovered in the year 1955. It Is known the to be the earliest port in the world and was an important trading centre for beads, gems and other stuff that was shipped to other countries in West Asia and Africa. During an excavation and entire dock was unearthed along with a town and its marketplace. Located next to this site is an Archeological Museum that is home to a number of artifacts from the Indus Valley period.