The Haryana Government has declared Mitathal and Tighrana, two Harappan sites in Bhiwani district, as protected archaeological sites. These sites are now protected under a 10-acre demarcated area at Mitathal, as per a government notification issued on March 13, 2025. Mitathal site dates back to the 3rd–2nd millennium BCE and shows Harappan town planning with red pottery featuring black painted motifs. Tighrana site contains post-Harappan and pre-Harappan layers and is linked to the Sothian culture of Chalcolithic farmers. Mud-brick houses, early fortifications, and bichrome wheel-made pottery were found, along with green carnelian bangles, indicating a bead and jewelry industry. The sites show uninterrupted human settlement from Pre-Siswal to Post-Harappan periods, offering insights into early agriculture, craftsmanship, and community structure.
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