Recent excavations at the Rakhigarhi archaeological site in Haryana have brought to light a significant residential sector dating back to the Mature Harappan phase. Unlike previous finds, this area shows clear evidence of continuous use and structural renovation over several centuries, providing researchers with a rare chronological look at the domestic evolution of the Indus Valley inhabitants.
Found within the dwellings were exquisite carnelian beads, copper mirrors, and painted pottery, indicating the economic diversity of the residents. Anthropological analysis of the stratified floor layers is expected to yield critical data regarding the diet, household organization, and migratory patterns of one of the world's earliest urban civilizations. The team also noted a distinct style of multi-room housing that suggests large, extended families lived together.