Khirasara is an archaeological site belonging to the Indus Valley Civilization. This site is located in Nakhatrana Taluka of Kutch District in the western Indian state of Gujarat.

Excavations[edit]

During 1976-77 exploration, an Archaeological Survey of India official discovered a big cubical weight, chunks of pottery, sprinklers and spouts of red polished ware from the site.^[1] In December 2009, a team from the Vadodara division of the Archaeological Survey of India started excavation at this site after the discovery of a 300 m² fortification wall.

Findings[edit]

Specimens of fine perforated pottery were discovered from the site during the excavation.^[2] Seals found at this site are exhibited at Bhuj Museum.

Survey instrument[edit]

Archeological Survey of India has recovered a survey instrument, comparable to modern prismatic compass, from the site called Gadh-vali vadi.^[3]