About Rupnagar Harappan Archaeological Site
The Rupnagar Harappan Archaeological Site is an Indus Valley Civilization settlement located on the left bank of the Sutlej River in Rupnagar, Punjab. Excavated in 1953 by the Archaeological Survey of India, it was the first Harappan site excavated in independent India. The mound reveals a six-fold cultural sequence from Harappan to medieval periods and is complemented by an Archaeological Museum displaying excavated artifacts, pottery, ornaments and tools.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect an open archaeological mound on the Sutlej riverbank and the adjacent Archaeological Museum, Rupnagar. The site shows excavated trenches and stratified deposits, while the museum displays Harappan pottery, beads, bangles, tools, seals and other excavated objects with explanatory panels. The setting is semi-urban and open, with pathways around the mound and indoor galleries in the museum for detailed viewing.
Key highlights
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First Indus Valley Civilization site excavated in independent India in 1953 by Y.D. Sharma of ASI
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Located on the left bank of the Sutlej River with a 6-period cultural sequence from Harappan to medieval times
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Archaeological Museum displaying Harappan artifacts including pottery, seals, beads, tools and ornaments
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Evidence of Harappan town planning, burials and early historic remains