Balakot, located near the coast in present-day Pakistan, was a significant Harappan site known for its specialised production of shell objects. Archaeological evidence suggests extensive shell working activities, indicating it was a centre for crafting goods from marine shells.
Which one of the following Harappan sites was a specialised centre for making shell objects?
Asked in UPSC NDA 1 2021 · Topic: Indus Valley Civilization (Economic Life: Agriculture, Animal Husbandry, Crafts, and Trade Networks)
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